karyo-
a combining form meaning “nucleus of a cell,” used in the formation of compound words: karyotin.
Origin of karyo-
1<Greek, combining form of káryon nut, kernel
- Also caryo-.
Words Nearby karyo-
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British Dictionary definitions for karyo-
karyo-
combining form
indicating the nucleus of a cell: karyogamy
Origin of karyo-
1from New Latin, from Greek karuon kernel, nut
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