autolysis.
The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.
Meaning & usage
The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.
The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism.
The autocytolysis of blood cells.
The decomposition of dead yeast cells in wine after fermentation.
A two-stage mixing process where water and flour are combined first before adding leavening and salt.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English auto- Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs)der. English -lysis English autolysis From auto- (“self”) + -lysis (“breakdown”).
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