macronucleus
macronucleus · macronuclei
The larger of the two nuclei present in ciliate protozoansThe larger of the two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans; it controls the nonreproductive functions of the cell.
Meaning
1 sensesThe larger of the two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans; it controls the nonreproductive functions of the cell.
Forms
plural: macronuclei| Singular | macronucleus |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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