Autolytic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to self-digestion.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The autolytic process in the cell allowed it to break down and recycle its own damaged components.
- Autolytic enzymes played a crucial role in the cell's ability to maintain homeostasis and prevent disease.
- The researcher studied the autolytic properties of certain bacteria to better understand their life cycle.
- In the absence of oxygen, the cells underwent autolytic degradation, releasing nutrients back into the environment.
- The autolytic pathway was a key mechanism by which the organism was able to recover from injury and regenerate damaged tissue.