PERIKARYA Perikarya refers to the cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and other organelles. Root meanings: - Perikaryas (plural): multiple cell bodies of neurons. - Perikarying (present participle): the act of forming or developing cell bodies of neurons. - Perikaryed (past participle): having formed or developed cell bodies of neurons. - Perikaryer (noun): one who studies or specializes in cell bodies of neurons. - Per
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Word: PERIKARYA
Length: 9 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
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