Definition of apoptosis in English:
apoptosis
noun ˌapə(p)ˈtəʊsɪsˌapəpˈtōsəs
mass nounPhysiology The death of cells which occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism's growth or development.
Also called programmed cell death
Example sentencesExamples
- In addition, the signals that lead a cell to necrosis or apoptosis remain to be elucidated.
- We have reported that turmeric also activates the lymphocytes and induces apoptosis to tumor cells.
- Radioiodine can cause significant apoptosis and mitotic cell death in the thyroid tissue.
- The role of macrophage apoptosis in containing the growth of the bacilli is also discussed.
- Programmed cell death by apoptosis plays a key role in molding the form of chick and mammalian limbs, especially the digits.
Derivatives
adjectiveˌapə(p)ˈtɒtɪk
Physiology This removal of apoptotic neutrophils by macrophage phagocytosis is a critical process for the resolution of inflammation.
Example sentencesExamples
- They are thought to represent lysosomal globules, composed of apoptotic bodies phagocytosed by the tumor cells.
- Clearance of apoptotic cells by phagocytes is crucial in maintaining tissue homeostasis.
- We recommend further evaluation using additional special techniques for detecting apoptotic leukocytes.
- In the first part of this review, the biochemistry and physiology of apoptotic pathways and its regulators are discussed.
Origin
1970s: from Greek apoptōsis 'falling off', from apo 'from' + ptōsis 'falling, a fall'.