Autophagy Definition

ô-tŏfə-jē
noun
The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell.
American Heritage Medicine

(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.

Wiktionary
(biology) A type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion.
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(rare) Self-consumption; the act of eating oneself.
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Origin of Autophagy

  • auto- +"Ž -phagy

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