autolytic
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au·tol·y·sis
(ô-tŏl′ĭ-sĭs)n.
The breaking down of cells or tissues by their own enzymes. Also called self-digestion.
au′to·lyt′ic (ô′tə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.
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| Adj. | 1. | autolytic - of or relating to self-digestion |
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