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micronucleus

mi·cro·nu·cle·us
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mahy-kroh-noo-klee-uh s, -nyoo-]
    • /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu kli əs, -ˈnyu-/
    • /mˈaɪkrəʊnjˌuːklɪəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kroh-noo-klee-uh s, -nyoo-]
    • /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu kli əs, -ˈnyu-/

Definitions of micronucleus word

  • noun plural micronucleus the smaller of the two types of nuclei occurring in ciliate protozoans. 1
  • noun micronucleus (biology) A small nucleus. 1
  • noun micronucleus the smaller of two nuclei in ciliated protozoans, involved in reproduction 0
  • noun micronucleus the smaller of two types of nuclei present in the cells of ciliated protozoans, associated primarily with reproduction and genetics 0
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Origin of micronucleus

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; micro- + nucleus

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micronucleus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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