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Cell death that occurs as the result of an active intracellular process of self-destruction. Examples include apoptosis, autophagy, senescence, and, in some cases, even necrosis (which is then referred to as necroptosis). (Adapted from [[ICRP Publication 118]], 2012)

''ICRP Glossary entry -  June 2019''

===Previous Descriptions===
Cell death that occurs as the result of an active process carried out by molecules in the cell. Examples include apoptosis, autophagy, senescence, and, in some cases, even necrosis. (From [[ICRP Publication 118]], 2012)

Cell death that occurs as the result of an active process carried out by molecules in the cell. Examples include apoptosis, autophagy, terminal differentiation, senescence, and even necrosis.(From [[ICRP Publication 131]], 2015)

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