Centronucleus

/ˌsɛntroʊˈnjuːkliəs/ noun

Definition

A cell nucleus positioned centrally within a cell, or a nucleus that contains centrally-located genetic material.

Etymology

From Latin 'centrum' (center) + 'nucleus' (kernel or center), describing a nucleus in the central position.

Kelly Says

Most animal cells have a centronucleus—it sits in the middle directing all the cell's activities from its central command post!

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