Prokaryote

Origin

From pro- + Ancient Greek κάρυον (karuon, "nut, kernel") + -ote.

Full definition of prokaryote

Noun

1. An organism whose cell (or cells) are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.
2. In the two-empire system of biological taxonomy, an organism of the kingdom (now superseded).

Synonyms

• prokaryota

Antonyms

• eukaryote

Hyponyms

• archaeon
• bacterium

Related terms

• prokaryotic