cytoclasis

[sahy-tok-luh-sis, sahy-tuh-kley-sis]

cy·toc·la·sis

[sahy-tok-luh-sis, sahy-tuh-kley-sis]
noun Pathology.
destruction of cells.

Origin:
cyto- + Greek klásis a breaking
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Cytoclasis is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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cytoclasis cy·toc·la·sis (sī-tŏk'lə-sĭs)
n.
The destruction of cells by fragmentation.

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