Necrobiosis (Noun)
Meaning
(physiology) the normal degeneration and death of living cells (as in various epithelial cells).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Necrobiosis is a vital process in maintaining tissue homeostasis through the controlled elimination of damaged or redundant cells.
- The epithelial lining of the gut undergoes continuous necrobiosis and regeneration to maintain its barrier function against pathogens and toxins.
- Skin cells undergo necrobiosis as part of their normal life cycle, with dead cells being shed and replaced by new ones.
- Necrobiosis in the respiratory epithelium helps to remove damaged cells that are unable to function properly due to exposure to pollutants and pathogens.
- The process of necrobiosis is tightly regulated in the body to prevent excessive cell death and maintain tissue integrity.