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Apoptosis.
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Apoptosis - as a noun
A type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caspase-mediated cell deathprogrammed cell deathExample Sentences
"The regulation of apoptosis plays a crucial role in development and tissue homeostasis."
"During apoptosis, cells undergo a series of characteristic morphological changes."
"The activation of caspases is a key event in the apoptosis pathway."
"Certain diseases are associated with aberrant apoptosis, such as neurodegenerative disorders."
"The discovery of apoptosis revolutionized our understanding of cell death."
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Is APOPTOSIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apoptosis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APOPTOSIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is APOPTOSIS a valid Words With Friends word?
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Valid WordAPOPTOSIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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