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programmed cell death

noun

Definition of programmed cell death

: apoptosis

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 The result was that the cells became less likely to destroy themselves through a process called apoptosis (programmed cell death), which organisms often use as a kind of quality control system for eliminating defective tissue. — Quanta Magazine, "A Zombie Gene Protects Elephants From Cancer," 7 Nov. 2017

First Known Use of programmed cell death

1964, in the meaning defined above

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programmed cell death

noun

Medical Definition of programmed cell death

: apoptosis

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