Where does “karyoclasis” come from?
karyoclasis (English) comes from English karyo-, from Ancient Greek κάρυον, from Proto-Indo-European ḱerh₂- — head, top; horn.
karyoclasis (English): the disintegration of a cell's nucleus
Definitions
- the disintegration of a cell's nucleus
Ancestry of “karyoclasis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | karyo- | relating to the nucleus of cells; nut, kernel,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κάρυον | nut |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱerh₂- | head, top; horn |