"pyroptosis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From pyro- + ptosis. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pyro|ptosis}} pyro- + ptosis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pyroptosis (uncountable)
  1. (biology) A form of programmed cell death associated with antimicrobial responses during inflammation. Wikipedia link: pyroptosis Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology
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