Definition of KARYON

karyon

Plural: karya, karyons

Noun

  • a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
  • The nucleus of a cell.

Origin / Etymology

From the Ancient Greek κάρυον (káruon, “nut, kernel”).

Synonyms

cell nucleus, nucleus

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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