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Pycnosis

Noun

Pycnosis is a term used in biology to denote the shrinkage or condensation of a cell's nucleus.

Example sentence: The process of pycnosis occurs during cell death.

Noun

In medicine, pycnosis refers to the abnormal darkening or blackening of tissues.

Example sentence: The doctor observed pycnosis of the skin in the affected area.

Noun

Pycnosis can also describe a type of abnormal thickening or hardening of tissues in certain diseases.

Example sentence: The patient exhibited pycnosis in the arteries due to a chronic condition.

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