cathartocytosis

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The researchers dubbed the new purging process “cathartocytosis,” combining Greek root words meaning cellular cleansing.

Cells “vomit” waste in a hidden healing shortcut that could also fuel cancer 2025
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new healing mechanism in injured cells called cathartocytosis, in which cells "vomit" out their internal machinery to revert more quickly to a stem cell-like state.

Cells “vomit” waste in a hidden healing shortcut that could also fuel cancer 2025