English word oncoapoptosis comes from English apoptosis, English onco- (Pertaining to tumors.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis | English (eng) | (biology, cytology) A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which leads to death of the cell, as occurs during growth and development of the organism, as a part of normal cell aging, or as a response to cellular injury. [from 20th c.]. |
| onco- | English (eng) | Pertaining to tumors. |
| oncoapoptosis | English (eng) | The apoptosis of cancer cells, especially when induced therapeutically. |