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pronucleus

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

noun plural -clei (-klɪˌaɪ)
the nucleus of a mature ovum or spermatozoan before fertilization
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