Definition of Pronucleus

1. Noun. The nucleus of the ovum or sperm after fertilization but before they fuse to form the nucleus of the zygote.

Generic synonyms: Cell Nucleus, Karyon, Nucleus

Definition of Pronucleus

1. n. One of the two bodies or nuclei (called male and female pronuclei) which unite to form the first segmentation nucleus of an impregnated ovum.

Definition of Pronucleus

1. [n -CLEI or -CLEUSES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pronucleus

pronoun
pronounce
pronounceable
pronounced
pronouncedly
pronouncement
pronouncements
pronouncer
pronouncers
pronounces
pronouncing
pronouns
pronto
pronuclear
pronuclei
pronucleus (current term)
pronucleuses
pronunciamento
pronunciamentos
pronunciation
pronunciational
pronunciations
proo
proof
proof(p)
proofed
proofer
proofers
proofing
proofings

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