(hi″pәr-kro´mә-tiz-әm) excessive pigmentation. degeneration of cell nuclei, which become filled with particles of pigment, or chromatin. increased staining capacity. adj., hyperchromat´ic., adj. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pĕr-krō′mă-tizm Definitions: 1. Excessive pigmentation. 2. Increased staining capacity, especially of cell nuclei for hematoxylin. 3. An increase in chromatin in cell nuclei. Synonyms: hyperchromasia, hyperchromia Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=42264