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karyolysis

[ kar-ee-ol-uh-sis ]

noun

, Cell Biology.
  1. the dissolution of a cell nucleus.


karyolysis

/ ˌkærɪˈɒlɪsɪs; ˌkærɪəˈlɪtɪk /

noun

  1. cytology the disintegration of a cell nucleus, which occurs on death of the cell
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Derived Forms

  • karyolytic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • kar·y·o·lit·ic [kar-ee-, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of karyolysis1

First recorded in 1885–90; karyo- + -lysis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of karyolysis1

C20: from Greek, from karyon a nut + -lysis

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