prokaryote | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology) a unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei; bacteria are the prime example but also included are blue-green algae and actinomycetes and mycoplasma | |
Synonyms: | procaryote | |
Related terms: | eukaryote life_form | |
Similar spelling: |
procaryote prokaryotic prakrit procaryotic precarious |