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autolytic

/ˌɔː.təˈlɪt.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌɔː.təˈlɪt.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к аутолизу — процессу, при котором клетки или ткани разрушаются собственными ферментами.

Relating to autolysis, the process by which cells or tissues are broken down by their own enzymes.

  1. Relating to self-digestionC2formalscientific

    Of or relating to the process by which a cell or organism digests itself through the action of its own enzymes.

    ruОтносящийся к самоперевариванию

    • The autolytic process begins shortly after cell death.
    • Researchers observed autolytic changes in the tissue sample.
    • Autolytic enzymes break down cellular components from within.
Forms
  • more autolytic comparative form
  • most autolytic superlative form