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programmed cell death

pro·gram cell death
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-gram, -gruh m sel deth]
    • /ˈproʊ græm, -grəm sɛl dɛθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-gram, -gruh m sel deth]
    • /ˈproʊ græm, -grəm sɛl dɛθ/

Definition of programmed cell death words

  • noun programmed cell death 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
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Origin of programmed cell death

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 Programmed cell death

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programmed cell death popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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