Karyorrhexis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkæ.ɹi.ɔˈɹɛk.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Karyorrhexis is a noun meaning The destructive fragmentation of the nucleus of a dying cell whereby its chromatin is distributed irregularly throughout the cytoplasm.
Meaning
The destructive fragmentation of the nucleus of a dying cell whereby its chromatin is distributed irregularly throughout the cytoplasm.
Word Forms
- karyorrhexes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include karyomere, karyomiton, karyotheca, karyoplast, karyolemma, karyocyte.
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