Word: karyotheca
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ka
ry
o
the
ca
Definition: Alternative form of nuclear membrane. A double lipid bilayer that surrounds the genetic material in eukaryotic cells
Morphemes:
Affix: karyo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to the nucleus of cells
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κάρυον
Language: grc
Decoded: karuon
Meaning: kernel
Affix: theca
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The membrane complex enveloping the cells of certain plankton including diatoms and dinoflagellates.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θήκη
Language: grc
Decoded: theke
Meaning: a case, box, receptacle