Where does “karyology” come from?
karyology (English) comes from Ancient Greek κάρυον, from Proto-Indo-European ḱerh₂- — head, top; horn.
karyology (English): The study of the nuclei of cells, especially with...
Definitions
- The study of the nuclei of cells, especially with...
Ancestry of “karyology”, 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 “karyology”