- karyon
- nouna part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction• Syn: ↑nucleus, ↑cell nucleus• Hypernyms: ↑organelle, ↑cell organelle, ↑cell organ• Hyponyms: ↑pronucleus, ↑subthalamic nucleus• Part Holonyms: ↑cell• Substance Meronyms: ↑nucleoplasm, ↑karyoplasm• Part Meronyms:
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karˈyon nounThe cell nucleus• • •Main Entry: ↑kary-
Useful english dictionary. 2012.