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Rareautolysis
The correct spelling is autolysis.
How to pronounce autolysis
noun
Say it like: Aut-oly-sis
The correct spelling is autolysis. The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.
- 2.The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism.
- 3.The autocytolysis of blood cells.
- 4.The decomposition of dead yeast cells in wine after fermentation.
- 5.A two-stage mixing process where water and flour are combined first before adding leavening and salt.
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