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Programmed Cell Death.
Programmed Cell Death - 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)
apoptosis13caspase-mediated cell deathExample Sentences
"Scientists study programmed cell death to understand its role in development and disease."
"Abnormal regulation of programmed cell death can contribute to various disorders, including cancer."
"During programmed cell death, specific genes and signaling pathways are activated."
"The discovery of programmed cell death revolutionized our understanding of tissue development."
"Cells undergoing programmed cell death display characteristic morphological changes."
