Macronucleus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Macronucleus is a noun meaning (biology) The larger of the two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans; it controls the nonreproductive functions of the cell.
Meaning
(biology) The larger of the two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans; it controls the nonreproductive functions of the cell.
Example Sentences
These binucleated forms have one macronucleus functional and another sexual micronucleus which is not functional in the ordinary life processes of the species.
Word Forms
- macronuclei
Synonyms for macronucleus
Depending on context, synonyms include meganucleus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include macronodule, macrocilium, macroconidium, macrocyst, karyonide, caryonide.
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