Pyknosis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pyknosis is a noun meaning (biology) Shrinkage and condensing, such as that of a dying cell or the appearance of a cell's nucleus.
Meaning
(biology) Shrinkage and condensing, such as that of a dying cell or the appearance of a cell's nucleus.
Word Forms
- pyknoses
Synonyms for pyknosis
Depending on context, synonyms include karyopyknosis, pycnosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pycnosis, karyopyknosis, karyoclasis, apoptosis, schizogeny, necroptosis.
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