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  • Cytolysis: Understanding Cell Destruction in Medicine
    The medical term for cell destruction is cytolysis.

    Here are some other related terms:

    * Necrosis: A form of cell death that is caused by injury or disease, leading to cell swelling, rupture, and inflammation.

    * Apoptosis: A programmed form of cell death that is a normal part of development and tissue turnover. It is characterized by cell shrinkage, nuclear fragmentation, and the formation of apoptotic bodies.

    * Lysis: The breakdown or disintegration of cells or other structures.

    * Autolysis: The self-destruction of cells by their own enzymes.

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