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A class of organisms composed of one or more cells containing a membrane-enclosed nucleus and organelles. This class constitutes one of three distinct evolutionary lineages (eubacteria, eukaryotes & archaea) of modern-day organisms. Includes all organisms except viruses and prokaryotes (mostly bacteria).