Preferred Label : 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. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0027540;
Origin ID : RID5171;
UMLS CUI : C0027540;
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See also inter- (CISMeF)
Semantic type(s)
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
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. [MeSH]