eukaryote

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Pronunciation

/yuˈkær iˌoʊt/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

Organisms that belong to the domain Eukarya (for example: Protists, algae, fungi, plants, and animals). Eukaryotic cells have membrane-delimited organelles (for example the nucleus) and are generally more structurally complex when compared to prokaryotic cells.

Etymology

New Latin, from Eukaryota

eukaryote
Accepted term: 25-Feb-2016