Japanese symbol for “apoptosis”
アポトーシス
アポトーシス
Romaji: apotooshisu
apoptosis
In Japanese, apoptosis is アポトーシス (apotooshisu).
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Meanings
- n apoptosis (physiol)
Written forms: —. Readings: アポトーシス、アポプトーシス.
Other Japanese words for “apoptosis”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 予定死 | よていし yoteishi | apoptosis |
| 自死 | じし jishi | apoptosis |
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