Synonyms for autophagy
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell, and often a defensive or self-preservation measure.
Near-synonym: autocytolysis
Forms
- Plural
- autophagies
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| autophagy | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- autophagia
- 13 letters
- autocytolysis
- 15 letters
- autocannibalism