Vacuolisation (Noun)
Meaning
The state of having become filled with vacuoles.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The vacuolisation of the cell was a clear indication of cellular stress and potential cell death.
- The researchers observed extensive vacuolisation in the brain tissue of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.
- In the plant cells, vacuolisation was responsible for the cells' large size and storing capabilities.
- Prolonged exposure to toxins led to vacuolisation of the hepatocytes and ultimately liver damage.
- The electron micrograph revealed significant vacuolisation of the mitochondria, suggesting a disruption in cellular energy production.