apoptosis

IPA: æpɔptˈoʊsɪz

(biology, cytology) 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.

Examples of "apoptosis" in Sentences

Apoptosis is a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms
The body uses apoptosis to eliminate old, damaged, or infected cells in order to maintain proper tissue function
Dysregulation of the apoptosis pathway can lead to various diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders
One hallmark of cancer is the ability of cancer cells to evade apoptosis, allowing them to survive and proliferate uncontrollably
Therapies that induce apoptosis in cancer cells are being developed as potential treatments for various types of cancer