Where does “karyoclastic” come from?
karyoclastic (English) comes from English karyoclasis, from English karyo-, from Ancient Greek κάρυον, from Proto-Indo-European ḱerh₂- — head, top; horn.
karyoclastic (English): Relating to, or causing karyoclasis
Definitions
- Relating to, or causing karyoclasis
Ancestry of “karyoclastic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | karyoclasis | the disintegration of a cell's nucleus |
| 2 | English | karyo- | relating to the nucleus of cells; nut, kernel,... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κάρυον | nut |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱerh₂- | head, top; horn |