nuclear membrane

noun Biology.

the double membrane surrounding the nucleus within a cell.
Also called nuclear envelope.

Origin of nuclear membrane

First recorded in 1885–90

Words nearby nuclear membrane

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Medical definitions for nuclear envelope (1 of 2)

nuclear envelope

n.

nuclear membrane

Medical definitions for nuclear envelope (2 of 2)

nuclear membrane

n.

The double-layered membrane enclosing the nucleus of a cell. nuclear envelope

Scientific definitions for nuclear envelope (1 of 2)

nuclear envelope

The double-layered membrane enclosing the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell. The nuclear envelope has pores that allow the passage of materials into and out of the nucleus. Also called nuclear membrane

Scientific definitions for nuclear envelope (2 of 2)

nuclear membrane

See nuclear envelope.