Phenomena and Processes

Efferocytosis

Phagocytosis and clearance of apoptotic cells.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Phagocytosis and clearance of apoptotic cells.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Apoptotic Cell Clearance
  • Apoptotic Cell Clearances
  • Cell Clearance, Apoptotic
  • Cell Clearances, Apoptotic
  • Clearance, Apoptotic Cell
  • Clearances, Apoptotic Cell

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2024

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Tree Numbers

  1. G04.011w.688w
  2. G04.417w.350w.545.500w
  3. G09.188.665w.500.500w
  4. G12.450w.564w.809w.500.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Efferocytosis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000097242. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000097242
  2. Efferocytosis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efferocytosis
  3. Efferocytosis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5347407