apoptosis

English

/ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/, /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • (biology) A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which leads to death of the cell, as occurs during growth and development of the organism, as a part of normal cell aging, or as a response to cellular injury.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἀπόπτωσις (a falling off).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀπόπτωσις

Gloss

a falling off

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