Cell Processes and Conditions

anabolism

Referring to a building-up process, in which energy is used to combine smaller units into molecules.

aplasia

Condition in which a cell, tissue, or organ does not grow or develop normally

astrocyte

Star (shaped) cell

carcinogen

Cancer-causing agent.

carcinogenesis

Formation or development of cancer.

chondrocyte

Cartilage cell.

cytolemma

Cell membrane

endocytosis

Process in which substances are brought inside a cell.

eukaryotic

Having a clearly defined nucleus.

exocytosis

Process in which substances are transported out of a cell.

extracellular

Outside the cell.

fibrinolysis

Destruction of fibers.

fibroblast

Fiber-forming cell

hematocytoblast

Cell from which blood cells develop.

histogenesis

Production of tissues.

hypertonic

Having a greater pressure or concentration

hypotonic

Having less pressure or concentration

intercellular

Between cells

intracellular

Within a cell

isotonic

Having equal pressure or concentration

lysosomes

Organelles that destroy worn-out cell parts, as well as pathogens.

monochromatic

Pertaining to one color.

prokaryotic

Without a clearly defined nucleus.

styloid

Resembling a pole or stake