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