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- [aw-tol-uh-sis]
- /ɔˈtɒl ə sɪs/
- /ˌɔːtəʊlˈaɪsiz/
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- [aw-tol-uh-sis]
- /ɔˈtɒl ə sɪs/
Definitions of autolysis word
- noun autolysis the destruction of cells and tissues of an organism by enzymes produced by the cells themselves 3
- noun autolysis the destruction of cells or tissues by their own enzymes, as after death or in some diseases 3
- noun autolysis the breakdown of plant or animal tissue by the action of enzymes contained in the tissue affected; self-digestion. 1
- noun autolysis The destruction of cells or tissues by their own enzymes, especially those released by lysosomes. 1
- noun autolysis (pathology, cytology) The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself. 0
- noun autolysis (pathology) The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism. 0
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Origin of autolysis
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; auto-1 + -lysis
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Parts of speech for Autolysis
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autolysis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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