mononuclear

adjective

mono·nu·cle·ar | \-ˈnü-klē-ər,

-ˈnyü-, nonstandard -kyə-lər

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Definition of mononuclear

: having only one nucleus a mononuclear cell

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To deliver the therapy, clinicians draw a group of cells called bone marrow mononuclear cells from patients’ hips. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, "In a bid to promote stem cell therapies, health officials open a new door for promising contenders," 13 Apr. 2018

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mononuclear phagocyte system

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The first known use of mononuclear was in 1886

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mononuclear

adjective

mono·nu·cle·ar | \ˌmän-ō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-ər

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Medical Definition of mononuclear

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : having only one nucleus a mononuclear cell

mononuclear

noun

Medical Definition of mononuclear (Entry 2 of 2)

: a mononuclear cell especially : monocyte

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