enucleate

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

enucleate
    v 1: remove the nucleus from (a cell)
    2: remove (a tumor or eye) from an enveloping sac or cover

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Enucleate \E*nu"cle*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enucleated}; p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Enucleating}.] [L. enucleatus, p. p. of
   enucleare to enucleate; e out + nucleus kernel.]
   1. To bring or peel out, as a kernel from its enveloping
      husks its enveloping husks or shell.
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   2. (Med.) To remove without cutting (as a tumor).
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   3. To bring to light; to make clear. --Sclater (1654).
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