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macronucleus

mac·ro·nu·cle·us
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mak-roh-noo-klee-uh s, -nyoo-]
    • /ˌmæk roʊˈnu kli əs, -ˈnyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mak-roh-noo-klee-uh s, -nyoo-]
    • /ˌmæk roʊˈnu kli əs, -ˈnyu-/

Definitions of macronucleus word

  • noun macronucleus the larger of the two types of nuclei occurring in ciliate protozoans, having a multiple set of chromosomes and functioning in cell metabolism and protein synthesis. 1
  • noun macronucleus (biology) The larger of the two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans; it controls the nonreproductive functions of the cell. 1
  • noun macronucleus the larger of the two nuclei in ciliated protozoans 0
  • noun macronucleus the larger of two types of nuclei present in the cells of ciliated protozoans 0
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Origin of macronucleus

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1890-95; See origin at macro-, nucleus

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macronucleus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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  • what does macronucleus mean?
  • what do macronucleus and micronucleus do?

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