chromatolytic

/kroʊmətəˈlɪtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving chromatolysis (the breakdown of chromatin in cells).
    • The research focused on chromatolytic responses in damaged brain tissue.
    • Doctors looked for chromatolytic patterns to assess the severity of the injury.
    • The chromatolytic changes in the nerve cells were visible under the microscope.
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