Autolysis vs. Autophagy
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Difference Between Autolysis and Autophagy
Autolysisnoun
The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.
Autophagynoun
(biology) 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.
Autolysisnoun
(pathology) The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism.
Autophagynoun
(biology) A type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion.
Autolysisnoun
(pathology) The autocytolysis of blood cells.
Autophagynoun
(rare) Self-consumption; the act of eating oneself.
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Autolysisnoun
(wine) The decomposition of dead yeast cells in wine after fermentation.
Autolysisnoun
(baking) A two-stage mixing process where water and flour are combined first before adding leavening and salt.
Autolysisnoun
lysis (self-digestion) of tissues when they are detached from the organism
