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karyon

/kɛəriɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does karyon mean?

noun

A cell nucleus, especially in a plant cell. A cell nucleus is the central part of a cell that contains the genetic material.

Example

"The karyon of the plant cell was visible under the microscope."

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