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.