eukaryote
Pronunciation: /juːˈkarɪəʊt/
(also eucaryote)
Definition of eukaryote
noun
Biology- an organism consisting of a cell or cells in which the genetic material is DNA in the form of chromosomes contained within a distinct nucleus. Eukaryotes include all living organisms other than the eubacteria and archaea. Compare with prokaryote.
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /-ˈɒtɪk/
adjective