karyon
karyon · karyons · karya
The nucleus of a cellThe nucleus of a cell.
/ˈkæɹi.ən/
Meaning
1 sensesThe nucleus of a cell.
More definitions
- a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
Origin
From the Ancient Greek κάρυον (káruon, “nut, kernel”).From the Ancient Greek κάρυον (káruon, “nut, kernel”).
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Forms
plural: karyons / karyaSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction:nucleuscell nucleus
Word family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular