micronucleus

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English

Etymology

micro- +‎ nucleus

Noun

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micronucleus

micronucleus (plural micronuclei)

(biology) A small nucleus.
(biology) The smaller of the nuclei of a ciliate protozoan (that contains genetic material)

Derived terms

micronuclear

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