APOPTOSIS
/ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of APOPTOSIS
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.
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Is APOPTOSIS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, APOPTOSIS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: APOPTOSIS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for APOPTOSIS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | p | o | p | t | o | s | i | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in APOPTOSIS
100 words from the letters in APOPTOSIS
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How to Use APOPTOSIS in Word Games
APOPTOSIS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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