karyolysis

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Introduction

Apparent destruction of the nucleus of a cell by swelling & apparent loss of affinity of chromatin for basic stains.

Additional terms

References

  1. Cotran et al Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 5th ed. W.B. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA 1994 pg 16
  2. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995