autophagy
Americannoun
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Cell Biology. the process by which a cell breaks down and reabsorbs parts of itself using enzymes it generates.
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the act or process of consuming or digesting oneself.
Other Word Forms
- autophagic adjective
- non-autophagic adjective
Example Sentences
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The discovery that chlorpyrifos interferes with autophagy highlights a possible target for future therapies aimed at protecting the brain from pesticide-related damage.
From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026
The researchers connected SUPT5H to three key blood cell programs: hemoglobin production, cell cycle, and autophagy.
From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025
This behavior supports a routine cellular cleanup process known as autophagy.
From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2025
If protein build-up has already occurred, another mechanism called autophagy takes over.
From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2025
"That's a good girl," John applauded; he did not believe in Frida's sudden conquest of autophagy, but he was anxious to encourage her in every way at the moment.
From Poor Relations by MacKenzie, Compton
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