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autodigestion [aw″to-dĭ-jes´chun] dissolution of tissue by its own secretions.au·tol·y·sis (aw-tol'i-sis), 1. Enzymatic digestion of cells (especially dead or degenerate) by enzymes present within them (autogenous). 2. Destruction of cells as a result of the presence of a lysin formed in those cells or others in the same organism. Synonym(s): autocytolysis, autodigestion, isophagy [auto- + G. lysis, dissolution] autodigestion (1) Autolysis. (2) Erosive gastritis.autodigestion Pathology The release of enzymes from macrophages, resulting in tissue destruction linked to cell and tissue death in acute pancreatitisau·tol·y·sis (aw-tol'i-sis) 1. Enzymatic digestion of cells (especially dead or degenerate) by enzymes present within them (autogenous). 2. Destruction of cells as a result of a lysin formed in those cells or others in the same organism. Synonym(s): autocytolysis, autodigestion, isophagy. [auto- + G. lysis, dissolution]ThesaurusSeeautolysis |