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perikaryon
(pĕrˌĭ-kărˈē-ŏnˌ, -ən)
noun pl. per·i·kar·y·a (-kărˈē-ə) The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and organelles.
Related Forms:
- perˌi·karˈy·al (-ē-əl) adjective
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