prokaryote

/pɹoʊˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/

UK: /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.ɒt/

PɹOƱKƐƏɹI · oʊt (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

An organism whose cell (or cells) are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.

Etymology

From pro- + karyon + -ote.