| Term Name: | anoikis |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | detachment induced cell death, suspension induced apoptosis |
| Definition: | Apoptosis triggered by inadequate or inappropriate adherence to substrate e.g. after disruption of the interactions between normal epithelial cells and the extracellular matrix. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0043276] QuickGO AmiGO |