apoptosis

ap·op·to·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ap-uh-toh-sis, ap-uh p‐]
- /ˌæp əˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌæp əp‐/
- /əpəptˈəʊsɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-toh-sis, ap-uh p‐]
- /ˌæp əˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌæp əp‐/

Definitions of apoptosis word

noun apoptosis the programmed death of some of an organism's cells as part of its natural growth and development 3
noun apoptosis a natural cytolytic process in which damaged cells disintegrate and other cells nearby use the resulting cell parts 3
noun apoptosis a normal, genetically regulated process leading to the death of cells and triggered by the presence or absence of certain stimuli, as DNA damage. 1
noun apoptosis The death of cells that occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism’s growth or development. 1
noun apoptosis (biology, cytology) A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which lead 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. 0

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Origin of apoptosis

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

1970-75; New Latin < Greek apόptōsis a falling off, equivalent to apo- apo- + ptōsis ptosis

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Parts of speech for Apoptosis

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exclamation

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apoptosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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