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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

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Derived Forms

  • synˌkaryˈonic, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of synkaryon1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of synkaryon1

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

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