paraptosis
/ˌperəˈtōsəs
/noun
A system of programmed cell death in which empty spaces form in the cell cytoplasm and the mitochondria swells, causing the cell to lose its vitality. It differs from apoptosis in that the cell does not fragment.Recent studies have shown cells may die in other forms, such as paraptosis, which occurs during brain development and neurodegeneration.
Derivatives
paraptotic
Origin
Based on para- 'beside' + Greek ptōsis 'a falling'.
- keep step
- keep tabs (or a tab) on
- keep the ball rolling
- keep the bastards honest
- keep the field
- keep the peace
- keep the pot boiling
- keep (the) score
- keep the wolf from the door
- keep time
- keep to
- keep to oneself
- keep up (also keep up with)
- keep up appearances
- keep up with
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep watch
- keep wicket
- keep your hair on!
- keep your pecker up
- keep your shirt on
- keepy-up
- keepy-uppy
- keeshond
- keester