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Autolysis vs Autodegradation - What's the difference?

autolysis | autodegradation | Synonyms |

Autodegradation is a synonym of autolysis.



As nouns the difference between autolysis and autodegradation

is that autolysis is the destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself while autodegradation is degradation of an organ or substance caused by itself.

autolysis

English

Noun

(-)
  • (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.
  • (pathology) The autocytolysis of blood cells.
  • The decomposition of dead yeast cells in wine after fermentation.

    • autodegradation

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (biology) Degradation of an organ or substance caused by itself.

    • Synonyms

    * autolysis