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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: macronucleusOne entry found. Main Entry: mac·ro·nu·cle·us Pronunciation: \ˌma-krō-ˈnü-klē-əs, -ˈnyü-\ Function: noun Etymology: New Latin Date: 1892 : a relatively large densely staining nucleus of most ciliate protozoans that is derived from micronuclei and controls various nonreproductive functions — mac·ro·nu·cle·ar \ˌmak-rō-ˈnü-klē-ər, -ˈnyü-, ÷-kyə-lər\ adjective 
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