Meaning Of The Word Apoptosis

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What's The Definition Of Apoptosis?

apoptosis in American English
a natural cytolytic process in which damaged cells disintegrate and other cells nearby use the resulting cell parts

apoptosis in British English
noun: the programmed death of some of an organism's cells as part of its natural growth and development

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