Micronucleus Definition

mīkrō-no͝oklē-əs, -nyo͝o-
micronuclei
noun
The smaller of two types of nuclei present in the cells of ciliated protozoans, associated primarily with reproduction and genetics.
Webster's New World

(biology) A small nucleus.

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Noun

Singular:
micronucleus
Plural:
micronuclei

Micronucleus Sentence Examples

  • A negative result had been reported in an adequate oral bone marrow mouse micronucleus assay.

  • Members stated that the 72 hour incubation period used in the micronucleus assay was inappropriate.

  • The Committee considered the new in vivo rat bone-marrow micronucleus test.

  • In the first instance this should be in the in-vivo bone marrow micronucleus assay.

  • It was noted that the in-vitro micronucleus task group had come to somewhat disappointing conclusions regarding agreement on methodology.

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