Where does “karyo-” come from?
karyo- (English) comes from Ancient Greek κάρυον, from Proto-Indo-European ḱerh₂- — head, top; horn.
karyo- (English): relating to the nucleus of cells; nut, kernel,...
Definitions
- relating to the nucleus of cells; nut, kernel,...
Ancestry of “karyo-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κάρυον | nut |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱerh₂- | head, top; horn |
Words derived from “karyo-”