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synkaryon

[ sin-kar-ee-on, -uhn ]

noun

Cell Biology.
plural synkarya
  1. a nucleus formed by the fusion of two preexisting nuclei.


synkaryon

/ ɪˈæɪˌɒ /

noun

  1. biology the nucleus of a fertilized egg
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ첹ˈDzԾ, adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of synkaryon1

1900–05; syn- + Greek áDz nut, kernel; karyo-
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of synkaryon1

C20: New Latin, from syn- + Greek karuon a nut

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