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karyolymph

karyolymph

9.9
A clear fluid inside a cell's nucleus that holds parts like the nucleolus and chromatin
  • noun
  • /ˈkɛəriəˌlɪmf/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cariolinf
  • Under a microscope, the karyolymph appears clear and fluid.

Examples

  • Under the microscope, the scientist observed details suspended in the karyolymph.

  • The karyolymph surrounds the nucleolus in the cell.

  • Changes in the composition of karyolymph can affect nuclear processes.

  • The karyolymph provides a medium for the movement of materials within the nucleus.

  • The karyolymph contains essential components that enable the cell's nucleus to function properly.

  • The karyolymph provides a medium for the movement of materials within the nucleus.

  • Under the microscope, the scientist observed details suspended in the karyolymph.

Synonyms

nucleoplasm
vskaryolymph
  • Specialized
9.2

The soft liquid inside a cell's nucleus that holds chromosomes and other parts

is clearer and more fluid so chromatin and nucleolus are suspended
karyoplasm
vskaryolymph
  • Specialized
9.9

Jelly-like material inside the cell nucleus that holds the nucleolus and chromosomes

is a specific clear fluid where chromatin and nucleolus are suspended

Surface Forms

karyolymph singular
karyolymphs plural

Morphology

karyolymph = lymph (semi-transparent) = karyo + lymph

Formally built from the combining form 'karyo-' (nucleus) + 'lymph' (fluid), but 'karyo-' is a specialised combining form unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

The word karyolymph comes from the parts karyo- meaning 'kernel' or 'nucleus' and lymph meaning 'clear fluid', the same 'lymph' in your body. So karyolymph is the 'clear fluid of the nucleus', which fits its modern meaning as the fluid inside a cell's nucleus where its parts float.