karyokinesis

noun

kar·​yo·​ki·​ne·​sis ˌker-ē-ō-kə-ˈnē-səs How to pronounce karyokinesis (audio)
ˌka-rē-,
-kī-
1
: the nuclear phenomena characteristic of mitosis
2
: the whole process of mitosis
karyokinetic
ˌker-ē-ō-kə-ˈne-tik How to pronounce karyokinesis (audio)
ˌka-rē-
-kī-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of karyokinesis was in 1882

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“Karyokinesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/karyokinesis. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

karyokinesis

noun
kar·​yo·​ki·​ne·​sis ˌkar-ē-ō-kə-ˈnē-səs, -kī- How to pronounce karyokinesis (audio)
plural karyokineses -ˌsēz How to pronounce karyokinesis (audio)
1
: the nuclear phenomena characteristic of mitosis
2
: the whole process of mitosis compare cytokinesis
karyokinetic adjective

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