chromatolysis
|chro-ma-to-ly-sis|
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/kroʊˌmætəˈlaɪsɪs/
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/krəʊˌmætəˈlaɪsɪs/
cellular disintegration
Etymology
'chromatolysis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'khrōma' meaning 'color' and 'lysis' meaning 'loosening' or 'dissolution'.
'khrōma' and 'lysis' combined in scientific terminology to form the modern English word 'chromatolysis'.
Initially, it referred to the dissolution of color substances, but over time it evolved to specifically describe the disintegration of chromophil material in cells.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the dissolution or disintegration of chromophil material (such as chromatin) in a cell, often occurring in nerve cells after injury.
Chromatolysis is often observed in neurons after axonal injury.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 01:05