Definition of Karyon

1. Noun. A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction.

Exact synonyms: Cell Nucleus, Nucleus
Group relationships: Cell
Specialized synonyms: Pronucleus, Subthalamic Nucleus
Terms within: Karyoplasm, Nucleoplasm
Terms within: Nucleole, Nucleolus, Chromatin, Chromatin Granule, Achromatin, Linin, Chromosome
Generic synonyms: Cell Organ, Cell Organelle, Organelle
Derivative terms: Nucleate

Definition of Karyon

1. Noun. (cytology) The nucleus of a cell ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Karyon

1. the cell nucleus [n -S]

Medical Definition of Karyon

1. Synonym: nucleus. Origin: G. Karyon, a nut, kernel (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Karyon

karyokinetically
karyologic
karyological
karyologies
karyology
karyolymph
karyolymphs
karyolysis
karyolytic
karyomegaly
karyomere
karyomicrosome
karyomitome
karyomiton
karyomorphism
karyon (current term)
karyons
karyophage
karyopherin
karyopherins
karyoplasm
karyoplasma
karyoplasmolysis
karyoplast
karyoplastin
karyoplasts
karyopyknosis
karyopyknotic
karyorrhexis

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