Human Disease MESH is developed by UMLS. Further data from MedGen, OMIM, CTD
Term ID:
7799
Name:
Necrosis
Definition:
The pathological process occurring in cells that are dying from irreparable injuries. It is caused by the progressive, uncontrolled action of degradative ENZYMES, leading to MITOCHONDRIAL SWELLING, nuclear flocculation, and cell lysis. Distinguish it from APOPTOSIS which is a normal, regulated cellular process.