autophagy

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 autophagy word

noun autophagy the consumption of one's own tissue by biting oneself 3
noun autophagy controlled digestion of damaged organelles within a cell. 1
noun autophagy the maintenance of bodily nutrition by the metabolic breakdown of some bodily tissues. 1
noun autophagy (biology) The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell. Often a defensive and/or self-preservation measure. 1
noun autophagy (biology) A type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion. 0
noun autophagy (rare) Self-consumption; the act of eating oneself. 0

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autophagy 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.

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