Cytologic characteristics of the superficial or cornified cells of stratified squamous epithelium in which there is shrinkage of the nuclei and condensation of the chromatin into structureless masses. ... Origin: karyo-+ G. Pyknos, thick, crowded, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(kar″e-o-pik-no´sis) shrinkage of a cell nucleus, with condensation of the chromatin. adj., karyopyknot´ic., adj.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kar′ē-ō-pik-nō′sis Definitions: 1. cytologic characteristics of the nucleus of a cell that is in the process of programmed or induced cell death.
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