Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
autolysis
noun
ˌɔːtəˈlaɪsɪs
Definition
Autolysis refers to the process of self-digestion or self-decomposition of cells or tissues by their own enzymes.
Examples
- The autolysis of tissue can lead to the release of cellular contents.
- Scientists study autolysis in order to understand the decomposition process better.
- In the lab, they observed autolysis occurring in the samples after the organism died.
Meaning
It is a biological process where an organism’s own enzymes break down cell components after death or injury.
Synonyms
- Self-digestion
- Self-decomposition
- Autodegradation
