Nucleolus

Pronunciation: /ˈnuˈkɫioʊˈɛɫˈəs/

Nucleolus (noun)

  1. A small structure inside the nucleus of a cell, where ribosome parts are made.

Examples

  • The nucleolus is a cell nucleus structure involved in making ribosomes.
  • In the cell, the nucleolus helps produce ribosomes for protein building.