One of the minute particles or granules making up the substance of the cell nucleus. ... Synonym: nucleomicrosome. ... Origin: karyo-+ G. Mikros, small, + soma, body ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: kar′ē-ō-mī′krō-sōm Definitions: 1. One of the minute particles or granules making up the substance of the cell nucleus. Synonyms: nucleomicrosome