"eryptosis" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} eryptosis (uncountable)
  1. (biology) phagocytosis of aging erythrocytes, triggered by changes in their plasma membranes, thus removing old and defective cells and continually purging the blood Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-eryptosis-en-noun-L9CkOnTb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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