"monerula" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From New Latin monerula, diminutive of moner. So called from its likeness to a moner. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la-new|monerula}} New Latin monerula Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} monerula
  1. (biology) A germ in that stage of development in which its form is simply a non-nucleated mass of protoplasm.
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