self-digestion


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self-di·ges·tion

(sĕlf′dĭ-jĕs′chən, -dī-)
n.
See autolysis.
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Noun1.self-digestion - lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process
autolysis
lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
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