Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anoikis

/əˈnɔɪkɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: anoikis
IPA: /əˈnɔɪkɪs/

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The form of apoptosis, or programmed cell death, that occurs when a cell becomes dislodged from its matrix

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Loss of matrix attachment of cultured epithelial cells activates a caspase-mediated apoptotic program known as anoikis."

Etymology

Pseudo-Greek coinage intended to have the sense of "homelessness". Compare Ancient Greek ἄνοικος (ánoikos, “homeless wanderer”).

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

anoikic

Questions

How do you pronounce anoikis?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈnɔɪkɪs/.
What does anoikis mean?: The form of apoptosis, or programmed cell death, that occurs when a cell becomes dislodged from its matrix
Where does anoikis come from?: Pseudo-Greek coinage intended to have the sense of "homelessness". Compare Ancient Greek ἄνοικος (ánoikos, “homeless wanderer”).

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