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... > Cells > Cellular Structures > Intracellular Space > Cytoplasm > Cytoplasmic Structures > Organelles > Cell Nucleus > Macronucleus
... > Fluids and Secretions > Body Fluids > Body Fluid Compartments > Intracellular Space > Cytoplasm > Cytoplasmic Structures > Organelles > Cell Nucleus > Macronucleus
... > Tissues > Body Fluid Compartments > Intracellular Space > Cytoplasm > Cytoplasmic Structures > Organelles > Cell Nucleus > Macronucleus

Preferred term

Macronucleus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Macronuclei

Allowable Qualifier(s)

In other languages

  • Macronucléus

    French

  • Macro-noyau
  • Macro-noyaux
  • Macronoyau
  • Macronoyaux

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DB33RQ0C-X

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