What is a meta nucleus in context of biology?

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The term "metanucleus" refers specifically to the egg-nucleus after its extrusion from the germinal vesicle in biological contexts. This concept was clarified during a botany class discussion, where students were uncertain about its definition. The term is distinct from "meta protons," which are mentioned in relation to physical chemistry. The Practitioner's Medical Dictionary provides a definitive definition of metanucleus, confirming its relevance in the study of reproductive biology.

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So, I was in botany class the other day and we were going over the model of a flower describing the parts. The ovum, the egg and polar bodies and someone said another name for the polar bodies and my teacher said she would accept the answer if we knew what a meta nucleus is.

Naturally no one knew, so that's why I'm here, does anyone know what this means in the context of biology?

I did a search and came up with nothing, except this chemistry book that refers to meta protons in relation to the meta nucleus.

Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
 
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Perhaps your teacher meant a nucleus within a metastable state? (I.e. excited)
 
I found the answer in a medical dictionary. According to said text it is

Metanucleus: The egg-nucleus after its extrusion from the germinal vesicle


The Practitioner's Medical Dictionary
 

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