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hyperchromatism

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hyperchromatism /hy·per·chro·ma·tism/ (-kro´mah-tizm)
1. excessive pigmentation.
2. degeneration of cell nuclei, which become filled with particles of pigment (chromatin).
3. increased staining capacity.hyperchromat´ic
hy·per·chro·ma·tism (hpr-krm-tzm)
n.
1. Excessive formation of skin pigment. Also called hyperchromia.
2. A condition in which cells or parts of cells, especially cell nuclei, stain more intensely than normal. Also called hyperchromasia.
hyper·chro·matic (-kr-mtk) adj.
hyperchromatism [hi″per-kro´mah-tizm]
1. excessive pigmentation.
2. degeneration of cell nuclei, which become filled with particles of pigment, or chromatin.
3. increased staining capacity. adj., adj hyperchromat´ic.
hyperchromatism
1. excessive pigmentation.
2. degeneration of cell nuclei, which become filled with particles of pigment, or chromatin.
3. increased staining capacity.
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