programmed cell death involved in cell development
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The activation of endogenous cellular processes that result in the death of a cell as part of its development. [ GOC:mtg_apoptosis GOC:tb GOC:dph ]
Term information
This process is part of the natural developmental program of some cell types, but it does not always happen as part of the development or shaping of a gross anatomical structure.