Meaning of hypercondensation | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A class of condensation reaction involving reaction of a carbonyl group with a methylene group to form an alkene with the loss of the elements of water (>C=O + CH₂< -> >C=C<)
   countable, uncountable
2. The severe compaction of chromosomes
   countable, uncountable

Examples

“In addition, PNAP - 6h decreased CDK1 and cyclin B1 expression, most likely leading to G 2 /M arrest, and induced morphological changes, such as nuclear shrinkage, nuclear fragmentation, and nuclear hypercondensation, as observed by Hoechst 33342 staining.”

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