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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(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..
Near-synonym: autocytolysis
Use autophagy when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Autophagy means (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..
Common synonyms include autocannibalism, autocytolysis.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Near-synonym: autocytolysis
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