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单词 macronucleus
释义

macronucleus

noun

mac·​ro·​nu·​cle·​us ˌma-krō-ˈnü-klē-əs How to pronounce macronucleus (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: a relatively large densely staining nucleus of most ciliate protozoans that is derived from micronuclei and controls various nonreproductive functions
macronuclear
ˌmak-rō-ˈnü-klē-ər How to pronounce macronucleus (audio)
-ˈnyü-
 nonstandard  -kyə-lər
adjective

Word History

Etymology

macro- + nucleus

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

macronucleus

noun

mac·​ro·​nu·​cle·​us ˌmak-rō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-əs How to pronounce macronucleus (audio)
plural macronuclei -ˌī How to pronounce macronucleus (audio) also macronucleuses
: a relatively large densely staining nucleus of most ciliate protozoans that is derived from micronuclei and controls various nonreproductive functions compare micronucleus
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