synkaryon

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

noun,plural syn·kar·y·a [sin-kar-ee-uh]. /sɪnˈkær i ə/. Cell Biology.
  1. a nucleus formed by the fusion of two preexisting nuclei.

Origin of synkaryon

1
1900–05; syn- + Greek káryon nut, kernel; cf. karyo-

Words Nearby synkaryon

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British Dictionary definitions for synkaryon

synkaryon

/ (sɪnˈkærɪˌɒn) /


noun
  1. biology the nucleus of a fertilized egg

Origin of synkaryon

1
C20: New Latin, from syn- + Greek karuon a nut

Derived forms of synkaryon

  • synkaryonic, adjective

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