micronucleus
noun
mi·cro·nu·cle·us
ˌmī-krō-ˈnü-klē-əs 
-ˈnyü-
: a minute nucleus
specifically
: one that is primarily concerned with reproductive and genetic functions in most ciliated protozoans
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micronucleus
noun
mi·cro·nu·cle·us
ˌmī-krō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-əs
: a minute nucleus
specifically
: one regarded as primarily concerned with reproductive and genetic functions in most ciliated protozoans compare macronucleus
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