Hyperchromasia in a tumor cell refers to:
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Correct answer: Dark-staining nuclei due to increased DNA content
Hyperchromasia is a nuclear feature of malignancy where the nucleus stains more intensely with basic dyes (like hematoxylin) because it contains an increased amount of DNA and condensed chromatin.
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