pyknomorphous

pyknomorphous
Denoting a cell or tissue that stains deeply because the stainable material is closely packed. [pykno- + G. morphe, form, shape]

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pyk·no·mor·phous (pik″no-morґfəs) [pykno- + morph- + -ous] having the stainable elements compactly arranged; a term applied to certain nerve cells.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • apyknomorphous — Denoting a cell or other structure that does not stain deeply because the stainable or chromophil material is not closely aggregated. [G. a priv. + pyknos, thick, + morphe, shape, form] * * * apyk·no·mor·phous (ə pik″no morґfəs)… …   Medical dictionary

  • parapyknomorphous — para·pyk·no·mor·phous (par″ə pik″no morґfəs) [para + pyknomorphous] neither pyknomorphous nor apyknomorphous, but between the two; staining moderately well. Said of certain nerve cells …   Medical dictionary

  • pyknomorphic — pyk·no·mor·phic (pik″no morґfik) pyknomorphous …   Medical dictionary

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