ANTINUCLEAR


Meaning of ANTINUCLEAR in English

"ˌ adjective

1.

[ anti- + nucleus + -ar (I)]

: being antibodies or autoantibodies that react with components and especially DNA of cell nuclei and that tend to occur frequently in connective tissue diseases (as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren's syndrome)

2.

[ anti- + nuclear (I)]

: opposing the use or production of nuclear power plants or nuclear weapons

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