noun
- Plural of heterokaryon; cells or organisms containing nuclei from two or more different species or genetic origins.
Usage: biology; technical; plural form
Examples
- Scientists created heterokaryons by fusing human and mouse cells to study gene expression.
- The heterokaryons displayed characteristics from both parent cell types.
- Heterokaryon technology has been instrumental in mapping human chromosomes.
- Researchers examined the heterokaryons under the microscope to observe nuclear behavior.
- These heterokaryons provided valuable insights into cross-species genetic compatibility.