Associations to the word «Autolysis» - Word Associations Network

Noun

AUTOLYSIS, noun. (pathology) (cytology) The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.

AUTOLYSIS, noun. (pathology) The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism.

AUTOLYSIS, noun. (pathology) The autocytolysis of blood cells.

AUTOLYSIS, noun. The decomposition of dead yeast cells in wine after fermentation.

AUTOLYSIS, noun. Lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process.

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