Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

apoptotic cell clearance

Term ID
GO:0043277
Synonyms
  • apoptotic cell removal
  • efferocytosis
  • programmed cell clearance
Definition
The recognition and removal of an apoptotic cell by a neighboring cell or by a phagocyte. 14685684
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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