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'''Necrosis''' is the uncontrolled death of one or more cells due to external injury or insult. Necrosis is distinct from [[apoptosis]] in that the latter is the controlled suicide of a cell due to internal pathways. A number of infections, toxins, venoms, and injuries of various and sundry nature lead to necrosis. Like all death no known natural cause can reverse the process. <ref>[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002266.htm medline plus medical encyclopedia: necrosis] Retrieved 09-04-2011</ref> | '''Necrosis''' is the uncontrolled death of one or more cells due to external injury or insult. Necrosis is distinct from [[apoptosis]] in that the latter is the controlled suicide of a cell due to internal pathways. A number of infections, toxins, venoms, and injuries of various and sundry nature lead to necrosis. Like all death no known natural cause can reverse the process. <ref>[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002266.htm medline plus medical encyclopedia: necrosis] Retrieved 09-04-2011</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:23, November 11, 2011
Necrosis is the uncontrolled death of one or more cells due to external injury or insult. Necrosis is distinct from apoptosis in that the latter is the controlled suicide of a cell due to internal pathways. A number of infections, toxins, venoms, and injuries of various and sundry nature lead to necrosis. Like all death no known natural cause can reverse the process. [1]
- ↑ medline plus medical encyclopedia: necrosis Retrieved 09-04-2011