What is another word for pyknosis?
Pronunciation: [pɪknˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Pyknosis refers to the process in which a cell's nucleus condenses and shrinks due to various reasons, such as cell death or damage. While pyknosis is a specific term used in the field of cell biology, there are several synonyms available that describe the same process. For instance, this process is also known as nuclear shrinkage or nuclear condensation. Other synonyms include karyopyknosis and nuclear pyknosis. When the cytoplasm of the cell also shrinks and becomes denser, the process is known as cytoplasmic pyknosis. Furthermore, pyknosis is often combined with other cellular modifications such as karyorrhexis and karyolysis, resulting in apoptotic cell death.
