micronucleus
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noun \ˌmī-krō-ˈnü-klē-əs, -ˈnyü-\Definition of MICRONUCLEUS
: a minute nucleus; specifically : one that is primarily concerned with reproductive and genetic functions in most ciliated protozoans
Origin of MICRONUCLEUS
New Latin
First Known Use: 1887
mi·cro·nu·cle·us
noun \ˌmī-krō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-əs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of MICRONUCLEUS
: a minute nucleus; specifically : one regarded as primarily concerned with reproductive and genetic functions in most ciliated protozoans—compare macronucleus
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