What is another word for pyknotic?
Pronunciation: [pɪknˈɒtɪk] (IPA) 
Pyknotic refers to a cell that is shrinking and becoming dense due to various physiological or pathological conditions. Some synonyms for pyknotic include condensed, shrunken, compacted, concentrated, or thickened. These terms describe the physical properties of the cell resulting from the alteration of its nuclear content or cytoplasmic constituents. Other related terms may include hypertrophic, hyperplastic, hypertonic, or atrophic, depending on the underlying cause or mechanism of cell shrinkage. Synonyms for pyknotic can be useful for describing changes in cellular morphology or identifying cellular processes in research or diagnostic settings.
