autolytic

• Relatif à l'autolyse, processus par lequel des cellules ou des tissus sont détruits par leurs propres enzymes.

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.

   Autolytique

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