Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

smooth muscle cell apoptotic process

Term ID
GO:0034390
Synonyms
  • apoptosis of smooth muscle cells
  • programmed cell death of smooth muscle cells by apoptosis
  • programmed cell death, smooth muscle cells
  • SMC apoptosis
  • smooth muscle cell apoptosis
  • smooth muscle cell programmed cell death by apoptosis
Definition
Any apoptotic process in a smooth muscle cell. Smooth muscle consists of non-striated, elongated, spindle-shaped cell found lining the digestive tract, uterus, and blood vessels.
References
Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes