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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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of karyo-1

< Greek, combining form of káryon nut, kernel
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Word History and Origins

Origin of karyo-1

from New Latin, from Greek karuon kernel, nut

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