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What is the prefix and suffix of macronucleus?

The word "macronucleus" is made up of two parts:

* Prefix: macro-

* Suffix: -nucleus

Macro- means "large" or "big".

-nucleus refers to the central part of a cell that contains the genetic material.

Therefore, "macronucleus" literally means "large nucleus".

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