MICRONUCLEUS


Meaning of MICRONUCLEUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌmī-krō-ˈnü-klē-əs, -ˈnyü- ]

noun

Etymology: New Latin

Date: 1887

: a minute nucleus ; specifically : one that is primarily concerned with reproductive and genetic functions in most ciliated protozoans

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