autophagy

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Synonyms: autophagi, autophagia, autophony, aerophagy, autophoby, algophagy, pantophagy, cytophagy, autopay, autophagic, autoplay

Antonyms: autophagi, autophagia, autophony, aerophagy, autophoby, algophagy, pantophagy, cytophagy, autopay, autophagic, autoplay

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|cytology}} The process of self-[[digestion]] by a [[cell]] through the action of [[enzyme]]s originating within the same cell, and often a defensive or self-preservation measure.
2. {{lb|en|cytology}} A type of [[programmed]] [[cell death]] accomplished through self-digestion.
3. {{lb|en|rare}} Self-consumption; the act of eating oneself.

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