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karyo-
- a combining form meaning “nucleus of a cell,” used in the formation of compound words:
karyotin.
karyo-
combining_form
- indicating the nucleus of a cell
karyogamy
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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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