defined:

The central cell structure that houses the chromosomes.

explained:

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Dr. Paul Meltzer, formerly of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, defines nucleus.

illustrated:

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related
terms:

chromosome, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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