English word karyoplast comes from English -plast, English karyo- (Relating to the nucleus of cells.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -plast | English (eng) | A plastid. A small body, structure, particle, or granule, especially of living matter. |
| karyo- | English (eng) | Relating to the nucleus of cells. |
| karyoplast | English (eng) | (cytology) A cellular nucleus together with a plasma membrane containing a small amount of cytoplasm. |