The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NUCLEOLI
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More clues leading to the result NUCLEOLI
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What does NUCLEOLI mean?
NUCLEOLI noun- A conspicuous, rounded body within the nucleus of a cell.