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pronucleus

[proh-noo-klee-uh s, -nyoo-]
noun, plural pro·nu·cle·i [proh-noo-klee-ahy, -nyoo-] /proʊˈnu kliˌaɪ, -ˈnyu-/. Cell Biology.
  1. either of the gametic nuclei that unite in fertilization to form the nucleus of the zygote.

Origin of pronucleus

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at pro-1, nucleus
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British Dictionary definitions for pronucleus

pronucleus

noun plural -clei (-klɪˌaɪ)
  1. the nucleus of a mature ovum or spermatozoan before fertilization
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pronucleus in Medicine

pronucleus

[prō-nōō′klē-əs]
n.
  1. One of two nuclei undergoing fusion in karyogamy.
  2. The haploid nucleus of a sperm or egg before fusion of the nuclei in fertilization.
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