autolysis
The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.
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Definition of Autolysis
The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.
How to use Autolysis
Autolysis is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include autodigestion — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
Synonyms for Autolysis
Antonyms for Autolysis
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How many syllables does autolysis have?
Autolysis has 4 syllables: aut·oly·sis. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.
What part of speech is autolysis?
Autolysis is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for autolysis?
Words with similar meanings to autolysis include autodigestion. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use autolysis in a sentence?
Autolysis can be used in sentences where a noun describing the destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itsel is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as autolysis?
Autolysis starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does autolysis have?
Autolysis has 9 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.