micronucleus

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Synonyms: macronucleus, micronuclei, micronuclear, micronucleuses

Antonyms: macronucleus, micronuclei, micronuclear, micronucleuses

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} A small [[nucleus]].
2. {{lb|en|biology}} The smaller of the nuclei of a [[ciliate]] [[protozoan]] (that contains genetic material).

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