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Nucleus

/ˈnjuːkliəs/noun
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The nucleus is the dense central core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons that hold most of its mass, or the membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that stores genetic material and controls cellular activities. In everyday language, it metaphorically represents the central or essential part of any structure, organization, or concept, highlighting its role as the foundational element that influences the whole.

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