pronucleus

pro·nu·cle·us

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

Origin:
1875–80; < Neo-Latin; see pro-1, nucleus

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pronucleus (ˌprəʊˈnjuːklɪəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -clei
the nucleus of a mature ovum or spermatozoan before fertilization

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pronucleus pro·nu·cle·us (prō-n&oomacr;'klē-əs, -ny&oomacr;'-)
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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