PERIKARYON


Meaning of PERIKARYON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˈka-rē-ˌän, -ən ]

noun

( plural peri·kar·ya -ē-ə)

Etymology: New Latin, from peri- + Greek karyon nut, kernel — more at careen

Date: 1897

: cell body

• peri·kar·y·al -ē-əl adjective

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