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pycnosis

/pɪkˈnəʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/pɪkˈnəʊ.sɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruДегенеративное состояние ядра клетки, характеризующееся конденсацией хроматина и сморщиванием ядра.

A degenerative condition of the cell nucleus characterized by condensation of the chromatin and shrinkage of the nucleus.

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  1. Nuclear condensationC2formalmedical

    A degenerative state of the cell nucleus characterized by condensation of the chromatin and shrinkage of the nucleus, often associated with cell death or necrosis.

    ruПикноз

    • Pycnosis is commonly observed in cells undergoing apoptosis.
    • The pathologist noted pycnosis in the tissue sample.
    • Severe pycnosis indicates irreversible cellular damage.

    Synonymspyknosis