Oncosis
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Oncosis Definition
A form of stress-activated cell death that is characterized by cellular swelling, organelle swelling and membrane blebbing. Failure of the ionic pumps of the plasma membrane cause increased membrane permeability in oncotic cells.
Oncosis Synonyms
Oncosis
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