+**Apoptosis** is a vital, programmed form of [Cell Death](/wiki/cell_death), a highly regulated process where cells self-destruct in an orderly fashion. It is crucial for normal [Development](/wiki/development), maintaining tissue [Homeostasis](/wiki/homeostasis), and eliminating unwanted or damaged cells from the body.
+## See also
+- [Necrosis](/wiki/necrosis)
+- [Cell Cycle](/wiki/cell_cycle)
+- [Cancer](/wiki/cancer)