karyo-

prefix

relating to the nucleus of cells

OriginAncient Greek κάρυον →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative kary- · alternative caryo- · alternative cary-

  1. relating to the nucleus of cells
  2. nut, kernel, grain

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekκάρυον“kernel”
  2. Englishkaryo-

From Ancient Greek κάρυον (káruon, “kernel”).

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Translations

French caryo-
  • caryo-relating to the nucleus of cells
Italian cario-
  • cario-relating to the nucleus of cells
Spanish cario-
  • cario-relating to the nucleus of cells
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APA

karyo-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/karyo-

MLA

“karyo-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/karyo-. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “karyo-,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/karyo-.

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