paranucleus
noun
para·nucleus
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plural paranuclei
1
: an accessory or additional nucleus or body resembling a nucleus in a cell
2
: one of the nuclei derived from polar bodies that function in the insect trophamnion
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“Paranucleus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paranucleus. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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