1. located or occurring outside the nucleus of a cell
Usage: biology; technical
2. relating to or involving genetic material found outside the cell nucleus, such as in mitochondria or chloroplasts
Usage: genetics; technical

Examples

• Extranuclear DNA is found in mitochondria and chloroplasts.
• The researchers studied extranuclear inheritance patterns in plants.
• Extranuclear genes can be passed down through the maternal line.
• Some diseases result from mutations in extranuclear genetic material.
• The extranuclear region of the cell contains various organelles.