Definition of Autolysis

1. Noun. Lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process.

Exact synonyms: Self-digestion
Generic synonyms: Lysis
Derivative terms: Autolytic

Definition of Autolysis

1. [n -LYSES]

Medical Definition of Autolysis

1. Spontaneous lysis (rupture) of cells or organelles produced by the release of internal hydrolyic enzymes. Normally associated with the release of lysosomal enzymes. (02 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Autolysis

autologous protein
autologous transplant
autology
autolysate
autolysate
autolysates
autolyse
autolyse
autolysed
autolyses
autolysin
autolysin
autolysing
autolysins
autolysis (current term)
autolysis (current term)
autolytic
autolytic
autolytic enzyme
autolyzate
autolyzates
autolyze
autolyze
autolyzed
autolyzes
autolyzing
automaker
automakers
automallet
automan

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