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Meaning of
autolysis
in English
autolysis
us
/ˌɔːtəlɪsɪs/
uk
/ˌɔːtəlɪsɪs/
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Definitions
Noun
cell
destruction
by
internal
enzymes
;
self-digestion
Autolysis
occurs
when
cells
release
enzymes
that
break
down
their
own
components
.
autodigestion
of
tissues
;
cellular
breakdown
The
process
of
autolysis
helps
to
recycle
cellular
materials
and
maintain
tissue
health
.
self-destruction
of
blood
cells
Autolysis
of
red
blood
cells
can
lead
to
anemia
.
decomposition
of
yeast
cells
in
wine
The
winemaker
monitored
the
autolysis
of
yeast
cells
to
improve
the
wine's
flavor
.
