nucleolus organizer
noun
: the specific part of a chromosome with which a nucleolus is associated especially during its reorganization after nuclear division
called also nucleolar organizer
Cite this Entry
“Nucleolus organizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nucleolus%20organizer. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share