Vacuolation (Noun)
Meaning
The state of having become filled with vacuoles.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Cells undergoing vacuolation can be a sign of cellular injury or degenerative changes.
- The vacuolation of neurons in the brain can be an indicator of neurodegenerative diseases.
- Prolonged exposure to radiation can cause vacuolation in plant cells.
- The researchers observed significant vacuolation in the nerve cells of the affected animals.
- In some cases, vacuolation of skin cells can be a symptom of skin diseases such as acne.