micronucleus

noun

mi·​cro·​nu·​cle·​us ˌmī-krō-ˈnü-klē-əs 

-ˈnyü-

: a minute nucleus

specifically : one that is primarily concerned with reproductive and genetic functions in most ciliated protozoans

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for micronucleus

• nucleus

Medical Definition

micronucleus

noun

mi·​cro·​nu·​cle·​us ˌmī-krō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-əs 

: a minute nucleus

specifically : one regarded as primarily concerned with reproductive and genetic functions in most ciliated protozoans compare macronucleus