Which of the following is considered the hallmark of irreversible cell injury during microscopic examination?
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Correct answer: Karyorrhexis
Karyorrhexis, along with pyknosis and karyolysis, represents nuclear changes that signify cell death. Unlike cellular swelling or blebbing, which are reversible, these nuclear alterations indicate that the cell has reached a point of no return.
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