English word karyogamy comes from English -gamy, English karyo- (Relating to the nucleus of cells.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -gamy | English (eng) | (biology) Used to form nouns describing forms of fertilization, pollination or reproduction.. Used to form nouns describing forms of marriage. |
| karyo- | English (eng) | Relating to the nucleus of cells. |
| karyogamy | English (eng) | (biology) The fusion of two nuclei within a cell, especially as the second stage of syngamy. |