karyo-

English

Alternative forms

• kary-, caryo-, cary-

Etymology

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

Prefix

karyo-

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

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with karyo-

• karyogonad
• karyogramm
• karyomicrosome
• karyomitome
• karyomiton
• karyophage
• karyoplasma
• karyoplasmolysis
• karyoplastin
• karyopyknosis
• karyostasis
• karyostenosis
• karyozoic

Translations

relating to the nucleus of cells

• French: caryo- (fr)
• Italian: cario-