Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Relating to or of the nature of autolysis.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective of, pertaining to, or causing autolysis.
- adjective proceeding by autolysis.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective pathology Being of like nature to
autolysis .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective of or relating to self-digestion
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Examples
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Actually, given the constant renewal and persistence of the conflagration, perhaps that should be: autolytic combustion.
Firedoglake » The Heckuva Job Bushie and GOP Weekend Round-Up 2006
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Since the body breaks down the least essential tissues to nourish the rest, its autolytic capability can often be turned effectively against fibroids.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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There should be edema fluid in the alveolar spaces with disproportionate autolytic change of the respiratory epithelium.
The Body Farm Patricia Cornwell 1994
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There should be edema fluid in the alveolar spaces with disproportionate autolytic change of the respiratory epithelium.
The Body Farm Patricia Cornwell 1994
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There should be edema fluid in the alveolar spaces with disproportionate autolytic change of the respiratory epithelium.
The Body Farm Patricia Cornwell 1994
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A: autolytic débridement; S: Sheet form; N/A: not applicable Note: This table isn't meant to be all-inclusive and inclusion doesn't imply endorsement.
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: Very light yellow color; autolytic, baked apple, lemon cream, leesy nose; tart citrus, mineral, lime palate; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.
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Aroma: This wine has a rich, apple cider aroma that sits perfectly with those lovely autolytic notes - toast, butter and pastry - all the goodies.
Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2009
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Aroma: This wine has a rich, apple cider aroma that sits perfectly with those lovely autolytic notes - toast, butter and pastry - all the goodies.
Stuff.co.nz - Stuff By DEBBIE WALTON and PETER MORICE 2009
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Additional proof potential autolytic activity glutaraldehyde fixation corn dwarf mosaic virus-infected corn
xml's Blinklist.com 2008
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