Term Name:	nuclear dicing body
Synonyms:	D body
Definition:	A small round nuclear body, measuring 0.2-0.8 microns in diameter that is diffusely distributed throughout the nucleoplasm. Several proteins known to be involved in miRNA processing have been localized to these structures. D-bodies are thought to be involved in primary-miRNA processing and/or storage/assembly of miRNA processing complexes.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0010445]    QuickGO    AmiGO