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单词 pronucleus
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pronucleus

[ proh-noo-klee-uhs, -nyoo- ]
/ proʊˈnu kli əs, -ˈnyu- /

noun, plural pro·nu·cle·i [proh-noo-klee-ahy, -nyoo-]. /proʊˈnu kliˌaɪ, -ˈnyu-/. Cell Biology.

either of the gametic nuclei that unite in fertilization to form the nucleus of the zygote.

Origin of pronucleus

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at pro-1, nucleus

Words nearby pronucleus

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British Dictionary definitions for pronucleus

pronucleus
/ (ˌprəʊˈnjuːklɪəs) /

noun plural -clei (-klɪˌaɪ)

the nucleus of a mature ovum or spermatozoan before fertilization
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Medical definitions for pronucleus

pronucleus
[ prō-nōōklē-əs ]

n.

One of two nuclei undergoing fusion in karyogamy.
The haploid nucleus of a sperm or egg before fusion of the nuclei in fertilization.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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