variants or karyo- or less commonly cary- or caryo-
1
: nucleus of a cell
karyokinesis
2
: nut : kernel
caryopsis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek karyon nut — more at careen

Dictionary Entries Near kary-

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“Kary-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kary-. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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