English word karyoclastic comes from English clastic, English karyo- (Relating to the nucleus of cells.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| clastic | English (eng) | (geology, of rock) made from fragments of pre-existing rocks.. Made up of parts that are easily removable. (geology) A rock made from fragments of pre-existing rocks. |
| karyo- | English (eng) | Relating to the nucleus of cells. |
| karyoclastic | English (eng) | Relating to, or causing karyoclasis. |