apoptosis

1. Disintegration of cells into membrane-bound particles that are then eliminated by phagocytosis or by shedding.

2. A genetically directed process of cell self-destruction that is marked by the fragmentation of nuclear DNA, is activated either by the presence of a stimulus or removal of a suppressing agent or stimulus, and is a normal physiological process eliminating DNA-damaged, superfluous, or unwanted cells .

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
apoptosis	13	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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7 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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9 Letters	Scrabble® Points
apoptosis	13