phanerosis

noun

phan·​er·​o·​sis ˌfan-ə-ˈrō-səs How to pronounce phanerosis (audio)
plural phaneroses -ˌsēz How to pronounce phanerosis (audio)
: the attaining of visibility
used chiefly of intercellular lipids that become visible fatty droplets as the cells degenerate

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“Phanerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phanerosis. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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