Where does “karyomegalic” come from?
karyomegalic (English) comes from English karyo-, from Ancient Greek κάρυον, from Proto-Indo-European ḱerh₂- — head, top; horn.
karyomegalic (English): Relating to, or showing karyomegaly
Definitions
- Relating to, or showing karyomegaly
Ancestry of “karyomegalic”, 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 |