Karyorrhexis (Greek karyon = `kernel, seed or nucleus`, and rhexis- = `bursting`) is the destructive fragmentation of the nucleus of a dying cell whereby its chromatin is distributed irregularly throughout the cytoplasm. It is usually preceded by pyknosis and can occur as a result of either programmed cell death (apoptosis), senescence, or nec...
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<cell biology> Degeneration of the nucleus of a cell. There is contraction of the chromatin into small pieces, with obliteration of the nuclear boundary. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(kar″e-o-rek´sis) rupture of the cell nucleus with disintegration of the chromatin into formless granules that are extruded from the cell. See also karyolysis. adj., karyorrhec´tic., adj.
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Degeneration of the nucleus of a cell. There is contraction of the chromatin into small pieces, with obliteration of the nuclear boundary.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kar′ē-ō-rek′sis Definitions: 1. Fragmentation of the nucleus whereby its chromatin is distributed irregularly throughout the cytoplasm; a stage of necrosis usually followed by karyolysis. Synonyms: karyoclasis
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