Lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process
(Noun)
Synonyms:
self-digestion
Autolysis Sentence Examples
The efficacy of this dressing to promote autolysis has been identified through a randomized controlled trial undertaken by Bale et al.
Autolysis is a disintegration of dead tissues brought about by the action of their own ferments, while degeneration takes place in the still living cell.
Gels have a high water content, which aids the rehydration of hard eschar and promotes autolysis in necrotic wounds.