Hyperchromasia
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In pathology
, hyperchromasia is a descriptive term referring to the hyperchromatic state of the nucleus (elevated chromatin
), where there is an abundance of DNA that stains darkly when stained for histological viewing. The hyperchromatic state of the nucleus suggests malignancy.
Pathology
Pathology is the precise study and diagnosis of disease. The word pathology is from Ancient Greek , pathos, "feeling, suffering"; and , -logia, "the study of". Pathologization, to pathologize, refers to the process of defining a condition or behavior as pathological, e.g. pathological gambling....
, hyperchromasia is a descriptive term referring to the hyperchromatic state of the nucleus (elevated chromatin
Chromatin
Chromatin is the combination of DNA and proteins that make up the contents of the nucleus of a cell. The primary functions of chromatin are; to package DNA into a smaller volume to fit in the cell, to strengthen the DNA to allow mitosis and meiosis and prevent DNA damage, and to control gene...
), where there is an abundance of DNA that stains darkly when stained for histological viewing. The hyperchromatic state of the nucleus suggests malignancy.