autothysis

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Synonyms: autolysis

Antonyms: autolysis

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} A process by which an [[animal]] [[destroy]]s itself via [[internal]] [[rupture]] or [[explosion]] of an [[organ]].

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