Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Cytolysis

👉 Cytolysis is a type of cell death process in which cells release their own cytoplasm into the surrounding environment, often leading to cell rupture and death. It occurs during the process of autophagy, where cells are engulfed by microorganisms and then degraded by lysosomes. In this context, cytolysis refers to the release of cytoplasm from a cell.

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