[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Like a nucleus in form or appearance. Later (Microbiology): relating to or of the nature of a nucleoid.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Ogilvie (1797–1867), lexicographer. From nucleus + -oid

[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A structure comprising the genetic material of a prokaryotic cell, virus, or cellular organelle.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Ogilvie (1797–1867), lexicographer. From nucleus + -oid