Autophagy

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters
Definition of Autophagy

noun

  1. The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell. Often a defensive and/or self-preservation measure.
  2. A type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion.
  3. Self-consumption; the act of eating oneself.
Anagrams of Autophagy

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Last verified: December 2024

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About the Word "Autophagy"

Autophagy is a 9-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.

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