1. having more than one nucleus; containing multiple nuclei
Usage: biology; technical

Examples

• Muscle fibers are multinucleated cells formed by the fusion of many smaller cells.
• The multinucleated giant cells are a hallmark of granulomatous inflammation.
• Certain fungi develop multinucleated hyphae as part of their normal growth.
• The multinucleated structure of the syncytium allows for coordinated contraction.
• Osteoclasts are multinucleated bone-resorbing cells derived from hematopoietic precursors.