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- [proh-noo-klee-uh s, -nyoo-]
- /proʊˈnu kli əs, -ˈnyu-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-noo-klee-uh s, -nyoo-]
- /proʊˈnu kli əs, -ˈnyu-/
Definitions of pronucleus word
- noun plural pronucleus either of the gametic nuclei that unite in fertilization to form the nucleus of the zygote. 1
- noun pronucleus the nucleus of a mature ovum or spermatozoan before fertilization 0
- noun pronucleus the haploid nucleus of either the spermatozoon or the ovum which unite in fertilization to form the fused double (or diploid) nucleus of the fertilized ovum, or zygote 0
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Origin of pronucleus
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at pro-1, nucleus
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Parts of speech for Pronucleus
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pronucleus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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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