Autolysis vs. Autophagy

The breaking down of cells or tissues by their own enzymes. Also called self-digestion.

The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell.

The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.

(cytology) The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell. Often a defensive and/or self-preservation measure.

(pathology) The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism.

(cytology) A type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion.

(pathology) The autocytolysis of blood cells.

(rare) Self-consumption; the act of eating oneself.

(wine) The decomposition of dead yeast cells in wine after fermentation.

The feeding of the body upon itself, as in fasting; nutrition by consumption of one's own tissues.

(baking) A two-stage mixing process where water and flour are combined first before adding leavening and salt.

Lysis of cells or tissues due to enzymatic activity from within the cell, as contrasted with externally induced lysis.

Lysis (self-digestion) of tissues when they are detached from the organism