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Nuclear Membrane

Definition: The nuclear membrane, also known as the nuclear envelope, is a double-layered membrane that surrounds the nucleus of a cell, separating it from the cytoplasm.

Senses/Usages:

1. Cell Biology: A membrane structure that encloses the nucleus of a cell and regulates the transportation of molecules between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.
2. Anatomy: The membrane that surrounds the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell.

Sample Sentences:

1. The nuclear membrane acts as a barrier, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the nucleus.
2. In eukaryotic cells, the nuclear membrane separates the genetic material from the rest of the cell.
3. Disintegration of the nuclear membrane is a crucial step during cell division.

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