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kary-
combining form
Definition of KARY-
1
: nucleus of a cell <karyokinesis>
2
: nut : kernel <caryopsis>
Variants of KARY-
kary- or karyo- also cary- or caryo-
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Origin of KARY-
New Latin, from Greek karyon nut — more at careen
Medical Dictionary
kary-
combining form
Medical Definition of KARY-
: nucleus of a cell <karyokinesis> <karyotype>
Variants of KARY-
kary- or karyo- also cary- or caryo-
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