| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| prokaryote | (noun) a unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei; bacteria are the prime example but also included are blue-green algae and actinomycetes and mycoplasma | Synonyms: procaryote |
| prokaryotic | (adjective) having cells that lack membrane-bound nuclei | Synonyms: procaryotic |