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 Definitions of macronucleus  [ˌmæk roʊˈnu kli əs, -ˈnyu-]  

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Definition of 'macronucleus' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) macronucleus
the larger of the two types of nuclei in ciliate protozoans, functioning in cell metabolism.

Etymology:  (1890–95)

Definition of 'macronucleus' U.S. National Library of Medicine 

1.  macronucleus
The larger of two types of nuclei in ciliate protozoans. It is the transcriptionally active nucleus of the vegetative cells as distinguished from the smaller transcriptionally inert GERMLINE MICRONUCLEUS.

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