perikaryon
peri·kar·y·on
noun \-ˈka-rē-ˌän, -ən\ plural -kar·ya \-ē-ə\
Definition of PERIKARYON
— peri·kar·y·al \-ē-əl\ adjective
Origin of PERIKARYON
New Latin, from peri- + Greek karyon nut, kernel — more at careen
First Known Use: 1897
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