allophagy

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Synonyms: algophagy, autophagy, aerophagy, mallophaga, allophane, allophony, xylophagy

Antonyms: algophagy, autophagy, aerophagy, mallophaga, allophane, allophony, xylophagy

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Noun

1. The [[degradation]] of [[organelle]]s inherited from the [[sperm]] after [[fertilization]].

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