autophagia

au·to·pha·gia

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-tuh-fey-juh, -jee-uh]
- /ˌɔ təˈfeɪ dʒə, -dʒi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-tuh-fey-juh, -jee-uh]
- /ˌɔ təˈfeɪ dʒə, -dʒi ə/

Definitions of autophagia word

noun autophagia sustenance by self-absorption of the tissues of the body 3
noun autophagia controlled digestion of damaged organelles within a cell. 1
noun autophagia the maintenance of bodily nutrition by the metabolic breakdown of some bodily tissues. 1
noun autophagia The eating of one's own body. 0

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Parts of speech for Autophagia

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autophagia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

autophagia usage trend in Literature

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