Cell bursting, or the rupturing of a cell's membrane, has several names depending on the context and cause. The most common term is cytolysis, also known as osmotic lysis. This occurs when water rushes into a cell due to an osmotic imbalance, causing the cell to swell and burst.
Types of Cell Bursting and Related Terms:
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Cytolysis (Osmotic Lysis): This is the general term for cell bursting due to water influx. It's caused by a difference in water concentration across the cell membrane. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytolysis
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Hemolysis: This specifically refers to the bursting of red blood cells. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24108-hemolysis
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Necroptosis: A form of programmed cell death where the cell bursts, but this is a regulated process, unlike the passive bursting of cytolysis. https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2019/necroptosis-cell-death-ripk3-immune-response
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Bacterial Cell Bursting: Certain antibiotics, like penicillin, cause bacterial cells to burst by weakening their cell walls. https://www.hhmi.org/news/how-penicillin-acts-like-tnt-for-bacteria
The term "bursting" can also be used in the context of neuronal activity, referring to patterns of neuron firing, but this is a different phenomenon than the physical rupturing of a cell. http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/Bursting
