Autolytic
the breakdown of plant or animal tissue by the action of enzymes contained in the tissue affected; self-digestion.
historical examples
the preservatives, ‘merthiolate’ and formalin, were used in an attempt to inhibit the autolytic action of the enzymes present.
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noun
the destruction of cells and tissues of an organism by enzymes produced by the cells themselves
autolysis au·tol·y·sis (ô-tŏl’ĭ-sĭs)
n.
the destruction of tissues or cells of an organism by the action of substances, such as enzymes, that are produced within the organism.
self-destruction of tissues within the living body. also called autodigestion.
the hemolytic action of blood serum or plasma upon its own cells. also called autocytolysis.
au’to·lyt’ic (ô’tə-lĭt’ĭk) adj.
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