Pyknosis (Noun)
Meaning
A degenerative state of the cell nucleus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Pyknosis of the neuronal nuclei was observed in the affected brain tissue, indicating cell death.
- The degenerating neurons underwent pyknosis, leading to a significant loss of cognitive function.
- During apoptosis, pyknosis is often accompanied by cell shrinkage and membrane blebbing.
- Pyknosis is a hallmark of necrosis, characterized by a condensed and fragmented nucleus.
- In response to radiation damage, the lymphocytes underwent rapid pyknosis and subsequent cell death.