karyo-

1. a combining form meaning “nucleus of a cell,” used in the formation of compound words:

   karyotin.

karyo-

combining_form

1. indicating the nucleus of a cell

   karyogamy

Word History and Origins

Origin of karyo-¹

< Greek, combining form of káryon nut, kernel

Word History and Origins

Origin of karyo-¹

from New Latin, from Greek karuon kernel, nut