The programmed death of cells as a normal and controlled part of growth or development; cellular suicide for the greater good.
From Greek 'apoptosis' (falling off), from 'apo-' (from) + 'ptosis' (falling), like leaves falling from a tree. Your body kills 50-70 BILLION cells per day this way.
Your cells SACRIFICE themselves so you can live! 50 BILLION cells die every day on purpose! It's like tiny cellular samurai performing honorable self-destruction for the good of the whole body! The Greek root means 'leaves falling!' ðŸ‚âš”ï¸
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