Autophagy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autophagy is a noun meaning (cytology) A type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion.
Meaning
(cytology) A type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion.
More Meanings
- (cytology) The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell, and often a defensive or self-preservation measure.
- (rare) Self-consumption; the act of eating oneself.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: autocytolysis
Word Forms
- autophagies
Synonyms for autophagy
Depending on context, synonyms include autocannibalism, autocytolysis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autophagosome, autophagophore, macroautophagy, autolysis, microautophagy, autophagasome.
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