macronucleus

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Synonyms: micronucleus, macronuclear, macronuclei

Antonyms: micronucleus, macronuclear, macronuclei

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} The larger of the two [[nuclei]] present in [[ciliate]] [[protozoan]]s; it controls the [[nonreproductive]] functions of the cell.

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