kary-

combining form

Definition of KARY-

: nucleus of a cell <karyokinesis>

: nut : kernel <caryopsis>

kary- or karyo- also cary- or caryo-

New Latin, from Greek karyon nut — more at careen

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: nucleus of a cell <karyokinesis> <karyotype>

kary- or karyo- also cary- or caryo-

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