autolysis /au·tol·y·sis/ (aw-tol´ĭ-sis)
autolysis
1. spontaneous disintegration of cells or tissues by autologous enzymes, as occurs after death and in some pathologic conditions.
2. destruction of cells of the body by its own serum.autolyt´ic
au·tol·y·sis (ô-t l  -ss)n. 1. The destruction of tissues or cells of an organism by the action of substances, such as enzymes, that are produced within the organism. 2. Self-destruction of tissues within the living body. Also called autodigestion. 3. The hemolytic action of blood serum or plasma upon its own cells. Also called autocytolysis. au  to·lytic (ôt -ltk) adj. |
autolysis
[ôtol′isis]
the spontaneous destruction of tissues by intracellular enzymes. It generally occurs in the body after death.
autolysis
the disintegration of cells or tissues by endogenous enzymes. See also postmortem decomposition.
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