mazolysis

/mæzəˈlɒsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cell death, usually triggered by environmental stress, leading to the loss of cellular components.

“The researcher studied the effects of drought on plant cells, which resulted in mazolysis and a significant reduction in yield.”

Synonyms

  • autolysis
  • programmed cell death

Antonyms

  • cell division
  • mitosis