synkaryon

[ sin-kar-ee-on, -uhn ]

noun

, Cell Biology.

, plural syn·kar·y·a [sin-, kar, -ee-, uh].

1. a nucleus formed by the fusion of two preexisting nuclei.

synkaryon

/ sɪnˈkærɪˌɒn /

noun

1. biology the nucleus of a fertilized egg

Derived Forms

• synˌkaryˈonic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of synkaryon¹

1900–05; syn- + Greek káryon nut, kernel; karyo-

Word History and Origins

Origin of synkaryon¹

C20: New Latin, from syn- + Greek karuon a nut