nucleon

noun

Either of the two fermions (the proton and the neutron). Nucleons have one-half unit of spin and are basic components of all atomic nuclei.

noun

A neutron or proton, when contained within an atomic nucleus.

noun

One of the subatomic particles of the atomic nucleus, i.e. a proton or a neutron.

noun

a constituent (proton or neutron) of an atomic nucleus