(ˌmʌltɪˈnjuːklɪə), multinucleate (ˌmʌltɪˈnjuːklɪɪt, -ˌeɪt) or multinucleated (ˌmʌltɪˈnjuːklɪˌeɪtɪd)
adjective
(of a cell, microorganism, etc) having two or more nuclei
Examples of 'multinuclear' in a sentence
multinuclear
Adult skeletal muscles are comprised of multinuclear muscle cells called myofibers.
Zuojun Liu, Chao Wang, Xiaoqi Liu, Shihuan Kuang 2018, 'Shisa2 regulates the fusion of muscle progenitors', Stem Cell Researchhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873506118301727. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The tumor consisted of spindle-shaped cells with a giant nucleus and multinuclear cells.
Hirofumi Sonoda, Keisuke Minamimura, Yuhei Endo, Shoichi Irie, Toru Hirata, TakashiKobayashi, Ken-ichi Mafune, Masaya Mori 2015, 'Complete Surgical Resection of a Leiomyosarcoma Arising from the Inferior Vena Cava',Case Reports in Medicinehttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/342148. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The cyst wall was composed of koilocytes and multinuclear giant cells.
Chun-Wei Lu, Hong-Shang Hong, Chin-Fang Lu, Yu-Shien Ko 2017, 'Human papillomavirus-70 infection as a possible pathogenesis of eruptive scrotal calcinosis',Dermatologica Sinicahttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1027811716301379. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Clusters of multinuclear giant cells occur in the transition zone between the subplacenta and decidua.
dos Santos Tatiana, Ambrosio Carlos, Carter Anthony M, Rodrigues Rosangela, MiglinoMaria 2006, 'The subplacenta of the red-rumped agouti (Dasyprocta leporina L)', Reproductive Biology and Endocrinologyhttp://www.rbej.com/content/4/1/31. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In one case, histological examination revealed multinuclear dentinoclasts.
Inger Kjær, Carsten Strøm, Nils Worsaae 2012, 'Regional Aggressive Root Resorption Caused by Neuronal Virus Infection', Case Reports in Dentistryhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/693240. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
One part was composed of spindle cells arranged in fascicles or as running water, with weird multinuclear giant cells.
Cheng ZHI, Zhuo-fang HAO, Kai-yong MEI, Xiao-ming OUYANG, Jie-ling WENG, Ling ZHONG,Tian TANG, Li-na LI 2015, 'Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma with anaplastic features', Chinese Journal of Contemporary Neurology and Neurosurgeryhttp://www.cjcnn.org/index.php/cjcnn/article/view/1249. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This finding might explain the multinuclear astrocytes that are found at the lesion site in patients with various brain disorders.
Camilla Lööv, Lars Hillered, Ted Ebendal, Anna Erlandsson 2012, 'Engulfing Astrocytes Protect Neurons from Contact-Induced Apoptosis following Injury',PLoS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0033090. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Core distribution inside the particles was multinuclear and homogeneous and core release was evaluated using anhydrous ethanol.
Izabela Dutra Alvim, Carlos Raimundo Ferreira Grosso 2010, 'Microparticles obtained by complex coacervation: influence of the type of reticulationand the drying process on the release of the core material', Food Science and Technologyhttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612010000400036&lng=en&tlng=en. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Histology conducted on the explanted limb showed the presence of multinuclear giant cells, indicating a chronic foreign body response.
D.S.T. Chong, J. Constantinou, M. Davis, G. Hamilton 2016, 'Calcification of a Synthetic Renovascular Graft in a Child', EJVES Short Reportshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405655316300123. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)