Synonyms of the word

karyon

• n. (cytology) The nucleus of a cell.

nucleus

• n. The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
• n. An initial part or version that will receive additions.
• n. (chemistry, physics) The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
• n. (cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.
• n. (neuroanatomy) A ganglion, cluster of many neuronal bodies where synapsing occurs.
• n. (phonetics, phonology) The central part of a syllable, most commonly a vowel.

organelle

• n. (cytology) A specialized structure found inside cells that carries out a specific life process (e.g. ribosomes,…