macronucleus

One entry found for macronucleus.

Main Entry: mac·ro·nu·cle·us
Pronunciation: mak-r-n(y)ü-kl-s
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -clei /- /; also -cle·us·es
: a relatively large densely staining nucleus of most ciliate protozoans that is derived from micronuclei and controls various nonreproductive functions -- compare MICRONUCLEUS
- mac·ro·nu·cle·ar /mak-r-n(y)ü-kl-r/ adjective