Progressive cell injury that causes cell death with severe cell swelling and breakdown of organelles is referred to as:
A) adaptation.
B) pathologic calcification.
C) apoptosis.
D) necrosis.

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The description given in the question is characteristic of necrosis, specifically the type of necrosis referred to as oncosis. Adaptation refers to changes that allow cells to better survive stress or injury. Pathologic calcification refers to abnormal deposits of calcium salts in tissues. Apoptosis is a programmed form of cell death that does not typically involve severe swelling or breakdown of organelles.

Progressive Cell Injury That Causes Cell Death with Severe Cell