Term Name:	phosphatidylserine exposure on apoptotic cell surface
Synonyms:	externalization of phosphatidylserine
Definition:	A phospholipid scrambling process that results in the appearance of phosphatidylserine on the outer leaflet of the plasma membrane of an apoptotic cell, which acts as an 'eat-me' signal for engulfing cells. Phosphatidylserine is exposed on the apoptotic cell surface by a phospholipid scramblase activity.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0070782]    QuickGO    AmiGO