Term Name: | smooth muscle cell apoptotic process |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0034390] QuickGO AmiGO |