Meaning of uninucleated and multinucleated

Uninucleated refers to a cell or organism that contains only one nucleus, while multinucleated refers to a cell or organism that contains multiple nuclei. Multinucleated cells are often found in certain types of tissues, such as muscle cells and some types of fungi.

Uninucleated:

- Cells that contain only a single nucleus.
- Common in eukaryotic cells, such as most human cells.
- Example: Red blood cells

Multinucleated:

- Cells that contain multiple nuclei.
- Found in some specialized cells, such as skeletal muscle cells and certain immune cells.
- Example: Osteoclasts (bone-resorbing cells)