Xenophagy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xenophagy is a noun meaning (entomology) A categorical change in diet, such as a herbivore becoming carnivorous.
Meaning
(entomology) A categorical change in diet, such as a herbivore becoming carnivorous.
More Meanings
- (microbiology) The process by which a cell directs autophagy against pathogens.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include entomonecrophagy, heterophagy, phagism, kreophagy, exophagy, anthropophagy.
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