"karyomegaly" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From karyo- + -megaly. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|karyo|megaly}} karyo- + -megaly Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} karyomegaly (uncountable)
  1. (cytology) The condition of having an enlarged cell nucleus. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Cytology Synonyms: cytokaryomegaly Related terms: karyomegalic

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