amphikaryotic
|am-phi-kar-y-ot-ic|
C2
/ˌæmfɪˌkæriˈɒtɪk/
dual nuclei
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphikaryotic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'karyon' meaning 'nut' or 'nucleus'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'karyon' combined to form the modern English word 'amphikaryotic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any dual-nucleus condition, but now it specifically describes cells with two distinct types of nuclei.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having two distinct types of nuclei within a single cell.
The cell was identified as amphikaryotic due to the presence of two different nuclei.
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Last updated: 2025/07/22 02:51