enucleate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb remove the nucleus from (a cell)
  2. verb remove (a tumor or eye) from an enveloping sac or cover

WordNet

E*nu"cle*ate transitive verb
Etymology
L. enucleatus, p. p. of enucleare to enucleate; e out + nucleus kernel.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Enucleated ; present participle & verbal noun Enucleating
Definitions
  1. To bring or peel out, as a kernel from its enveloping husks its enveloping husks or shell.
  2. (Med.) To remove without cutting (as a tumor).
  3. To bring to light; to make clear. Sclater (1654).

Webster 1913