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Definition

A group of complex-single cell or multicelluler organisms, which includes humans, whose genetic information is organised into a membrane-bound nuclei.

Use in clinical context

Eukaryotes include a large range of organisms. Humans and other mammals are eukaryotes, as are birds, reptiles, fish, plants, fungi. Bacteria and viruses are prokaryotes.

Last updated on 3rd June, 2019