Autolysis

Word AUTOLYSIS
Character 9
Hyphenation autolysis
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Definitions and meanings of "Autolysis"

What do we mean by autolysis?

The destruction of tissues or cells of an organism by the action of substances, such as enzymes, that are produced within the organism. noun

Self-dissolution; in physiology, self-digestion; autodigestion. noun

Lysis of cells or tissues due to enzymatic activity from within the cell, as contrasted with externally induced lysis. noun

The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself. noun

The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism. noun

The autocytolysis of blood cells. noun

The decomposition of dead yeast cells in wine after fermentation. noun

Lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process noun

The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.

The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism.

The autocytolysis of blood cells.

The decomposition of dead yeast cells in wine after fermentation.

A two-stage mixing process where water and flour are combined first before adding leavening and salt.

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The word "autolysis" in example sentences

There are changes within the tissues that take place, something called autolysis (ph) begins, and bacteria start working on the body from outside and inside. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Dead cells release enzymes that trigger a process called autolysis that digests the embryo from within, and any bacteria in the neighborhood—and there are always bacteria around—descend on the tasty corpse and can turn it into a puddle of goo in almost no time at all. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Through a process called autolysis, the body has the ability to break down and absorb its own tissue. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

It is a road novel that puts its plot and characters through a kind of autolysis, eventually collapsing under the violence the story has introduced. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Toasty, bready compounds from yeast autolysis could also influence your perception of nuts. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A lot of the non-dosage Champagnes that I taste really seem to be missing their fruit flavors - all one gets is the soil and the yeast autolysis flavors and aromatics - both of which are intrinsic elements of Champagne, but without the fruit tones, the wines tend to be to my palate really rather austere and unenjoyable to drink. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Lysis, Mr. Klug, autolysis, Marmelzot chirped, devoting a full second to each of the four syllables. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Stimulate a bit of autolysis, just enough to burn all the old damaged cells and diseased tissues. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He felt his stomach rumbling but told himself it wasn't hunger, it was the autolysis kicking in. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Synthesis of nitrous compounds after autolysis of yeasts (Russian), with S.P. Kostychev. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Yeast autolysis technically means that the yeast cells break themselves down and give the wine a creamier flavor and consistency. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As the wine ages, it becomes creamier due to yeast autolysis. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Remember that this blog is my attempt to externalize my thought patterns, a sort of internet quasi-spiritual autolysis. ❋ Steven Barnes (2008)

When lysosomes are damaged by xenobiotics, the enzymes can be released into the cytoplasm where they can rapidly destroy the proteins in the other organelles, a process known as autolysis. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Mix all (or rest, if allowing for autolysis) of ingredients together -- but add the soy milk gradually. ❋ Unknown (2005)

And then use the Literary/spiritual autolysis process to deconstruct them. ❋ Steven Barnes (2007)

Worms begin when a stable solo vehicle spawns a linear, single-lane chain of vehicles composed of loose monomers joining at the rear (a closely related, but dysfunctional, construct known as an Acropetal Caterpillar grows by adding vehicles to the front of the chain, generally leading to destructive diffusion or autolysis). ❋ Unknown (2003)

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