AUTOLYSIS

autolysis, self-digestion

(noun) lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

autolysis (uncountable)

(pathology, cytology) The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.

(pathology) The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism.

Synonym: autodigestion

(pathology) The autocytolysis of blood cells.

(wine) The decomposition of dead yeast cells in wine after fermentation.

(baking) A two-stage mixing process where water and flour are combined first before adding leavening and salt.

Source: Wiktionary

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