mac·ro·nu·cle·us
| \ ˌma-krō-ˈnü-klē-əs
, -ˈnyü- \
, -ˈnyü- \
Definition of macronucleus
: a relatively large densely staining nucleus of most ciliate protozoans that is derived from micronuclei and controls various nonreproductive functions
Other Words from macronucleus
macronuclear
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ˌmak-rō-ˈnü-klē-ər
, -ˈnyü- , nonstandard -kyə-lər
\
adjective
, -ˈnyü- , nonstandard -kyə-lər
\
adjective
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“Macronucleus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macronucleus. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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macronucleus
noun
mac·ro·nu·cle·us
| \ ˌmak-rō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-əs
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plural macronuclei\
-ˌī
\ also macronucleuses
\ also macronucleuses
Medical Definition of macronucleus
: a relatively large densely staining nucleus of most ciliate protozoans that is derived from micronuclei and controls various nonreproductive functions — compare micronucleus
Other Words from macronucleus
macronuclear
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ˌmak-rō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-ər
\
adjective
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adjective
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The first known use of macronucleus was in 1887
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