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The '''nucleolus''' (plural '''nucleoli''') is a thingy in the nucleus that may give the pathologist a clue to what they are looking at.
The '''nucleolus''' (plural '''nucleoli''') is a thingy in the nucleus that may give the pathologist a clue to what they are looking at.


Generally speaking, large nucleoli are uncommon.  They are associated with gene transcription activity and are seen in malignancy and reactive conditions.
Generally speaking, large nucleoli suggest something is happening - they are associated with gene transcription.  Large nucleoli are seen in malignancies and reactive conditions.


==Macronucleolus==
==Macronucleolus==
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