programmed cell death

American  

[proh-gramd sel deth] / ˈproʊˌgræmd ˈsɛl ˌdɛθ /

noun

1. Cell Biology. a process, the most common form of which is apoptosis, triggered by internal or external signals to undergo cell suicide. Abbreviation: PCD.

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programmed cell death British  

noun

1. another name for apoptosis

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programmed cell death Scientific  

/ prō′grămd′ /

1. See apoptosis

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programmed cell death

Tumor cells lost viability and activated apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 10, 2026

These included genes that reduce the likelihood of programmed cell death and promote continued cell growth.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 31, 2025

This response activates pathways that either repair the damage or, if necessary, initiate programmed cell death.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2025

For cells to protect themselves from viral infections, a series of immune responses typically occur, including programmed cell death called apoptosis and interferon signaling.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2024

After the NK cell detects an infected or tumor cell, it induces programmed cell death, or apoptosis.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013