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Definition autophagy in American English

autophagy noun

noun
1

literally eating one's own self; a natural mechanism whereby unncecessary or dysfunctional cellular components are disassembled

Example

According to an experiment in US, taking large amounts of cocaine sparks an out-of-control version of autophagy, which causes cells to digest their insides.

Definition autophagy in American English