1. relating to or characterized by pyknosis, the condensation and shrinkage of a cell nucleus
Usage: medical; biology

Examples

• The pathologist observed pyknotic nuclei in the tissue sample.
• Pyknotic changes indicate cellular damage or death.
• The microscopic examination revealed pyknotic cells throughout the specimen.
• Researchers noted pyknotic nuclear morphology in the affected tissue.
• The pyknotic appearance of the nuclei suggested apoptosis was occurring.