English Explanatory Dictionary

karyorrhexis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The destructive fragmentation of the nucleus of a dying cell whereby its chromatin is distributed irregularly throughout the cytoplasm.

Pronunciation

/ˌkæ.ɹi.ɔˈɹɛk.sɪs/

Word forms

karyorrhexis karyorrhexes

Etymology

From karyo- + -rrhexis.

Derived words

karyorrhectic
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