karyolysis

kar·y·ol·y·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kar-ee-ol-uh-sis]
- /ˌkær iˈɒl ə sɪs/
- /kˌarɪˈɒləsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kar-ee-ol-uh-sis]
- /ˌkær iˈɒl ə sɪs/

Definitions of karyolysis word

noun karyolysis the dissolution of a cell nucleus. 1
noun karyolysis Dissolution of a cell nucleus, especially during mitosis. 1
noun karyolysis the disintegration of a cell nucleus, which occurs on death of the cell 0
noun karyolysis (biology) The dissolution of the nucleus of a cell by the action of deoxyribonuclease. 0

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Origin of karyolysis

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; karyo- + -lysis

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Parts of speech for Karyolysis

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karyolysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

karyolysis usage trend in Literature

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