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

  • 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

  • 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

  • There should be edema fluid in the alveolar spaces with disproportionate autolytic change of the respiratory epithelium.

    The Body Farm Patricia Cornwell 1994

  • There should be edema fluid in the alveolar spaces with disproportionate autolytic change of the respiratory epithelium.

    The Body Farm Patricia Cornwell 1994

  • There should be edema fluid in the alveolar spaces with disproportionate autolytic change of the respiratory epithelium.

    The Body Farm Patricia Cornwell 1994

  • 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.

    CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) 2010

  • 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

  • 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

  • Additional proof potential autolytic activity glutaraldehyde fixation corn dwarf mosaic virus-infected corn

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

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