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pronucleus

noun

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

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Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B1

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noun

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

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