Karyorrhexis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013227",
  "term": "Karyorrhexis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The breaking up of a dying cell's nucleus, in which the chromatin condenses unevenly and splits into small, dense, scattered fragments. It is a recognized morphological feature of apoptosis, programmed cell death, and is seen before the nucleus disappears completely. Karyolysis is a different nuclear change, in which the chromatin simply fades and dissolves.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "karyolysis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 771 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/karyorrhexis/"
}