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There is 1 meaning of the word
Apoptoses.
Apoptoses - 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 process of apoptoses plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of tissues."
"Multiple apoptoses were observed in the damaged neurons after the stroke."
"The balance between apoptoses and cell proliferation determines tissue homeostasis."
"Abnormal apoptoses can contribute to the progression of various diseases."
"The study aimed to understand the signaling pathways involved in apoptoses."
Word Game Points
Is APOPTOSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apoptoses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APOPTOSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is APOPTOSES a valid Words With Friends word?
No, apoptoses is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordAPOPTOSES is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is APOPTOSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apoptoses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPOPTOSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
