karyochrome

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noun

A type of neuron that has a nucleus that stains intensely

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Meanings

nounkaryochrome (plural karyochromes)

plural karyochromes

  1. datedbiologyA type of neuron that has a nucleus that stains intensely

Origin

From karyo- + -chrome.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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