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Self-digestion (Noun)

Meaning

Lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The cell's self-digestion process began after it was deprived of essential nutrients.
  • Self-digestion of the infected tissue was a key factor in the spread of the disease.
  • The autolysis process, also known as self-digestion, was triggered by the cell's own enzymes.
  • During times of stress, the plant's cells would undergo self-digestion to recycle their own nutrients.
  • The necrotic tissue underwent self-digestion, releasing toxic compounds into the surrounding area.

Synonyms

  • Autolysis

Hypernyms

  • Lysis
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