Cell necrosis
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-004455
The pathological process occurring in cells that are dying from irreparable injuries. It is caused by the progressive, uncontrolled action of degradative enzymes, leading to mitochondrial swelling, nuclear flocculation, and cell lysis. Distinguish it from apoptosis which is a normal, regulated cellular process.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-004455 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Biological substances |
| References | NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) |
Record as JSON
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"term_source": "Cell Necrosis",
"definition": "The pathological process occurring in cells that are dying from irreparable injuries. It is caused by the progressive, uncontrolled action of degradative enzymes, leading to mitochondrial swelling, nuclear flocculation, and cell lysis. Distinguish it from apoptosis which is a normal, regulated cellular process.",
"subject": "Biological substances",
"references": [
"NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cell-necrosis/"
}
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