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au·tol·y·sis (ô-t

-s

The destruction of tissues or cells of an organism by the action of substances, such as enzymes, that are produced within the organism. Also called self-digestion.

auto·lytic (ô

-l

k) adj.

autolysis [ɔːˈtɒlɪsɪs]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the destruction of cells and tissues of an organism by enzymes produced by the cells themselves

[via German from Greek autos self + lusis loosening, release]

autolytic [ˌɔːtəˈlɪtɪk] adj

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Noun

autolysis - lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process

self-digestion

lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria

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autolysis (redirected from autocytolysis)

autolysis
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