the larger of two types of nuclei present in the cells of ciliated protozoans
macronucleus
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macronucleus
noun
pl. mac·ro·nu·cle·i,The larger of two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans, which controls nonreproductive functions of the cell, such as metabolism.
Related Forms:
- mac′ro·nu′cle·ar
adjective
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Noun
(plural macronuclei)
- (biology) The larger of the two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans; it controls the nonreproductive functions of the cell.
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macronucleus - Medical Definition
n.
pl. macronuclei (-klē-ī′)The larger of two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans, which controls nonreproductive functions of the cell, such as metabolism.
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- mac′ro·nu′cle·ar
adj.
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