* 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".
* 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".