macronucleus
macronucleus
Definition
macro·nu·cleus (mak′rō no̵̅o̅′klē əs)
noun
the larger of two types of nuclei present in the cells of ciliated protozoans
mac′ro·nu′·clear adjective
macronucleus
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: All of the specimens of S. minus I have examined had moniliform macronuclei.
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