tự tiêu
Definition
- Noun (Biology, Anatomy):
- Autolysis: The process by which cells or tissues are broken down or destroyed by their own enzymes, typically occurring after death or in certain pathological conditions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Quá trình tự tiêu bắt đầu sau khi tế bào chết. (The process of autolysis begins after cell death.)
- Hiện tượng tự tiêu có thể được quan sát trong phòng thí nghiệm. (The phenomenon of autolysis can be observed in the laboratory.)
Advanced Usage
- "tự tiêu hủy": to self-destruct; often used in broader contexts beyond biology.
- Các tế bào này được lập trình để tự tiêu hủy. (These cells are programmed to self-destruct.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tự tiêu hóa (n): Self-digestion; a closely related term often used interchangeably with autolysis in biological contexts.
- Tự tiêu hóa là một dạng của tự tiêu. (Self-digestion is a form of autolysis.)
Synonyms
- Self-digestion: The breakdown of cells by their own enzymatic activity.
- Autodigestion: An alternative term for autolysis.
Related Scientific Terms
- Apoptosis (n): Programmed cell death, a regulated process distinct from the more passive decay of autolysis.
- Không nên nhầm lẫn giữa apoptosis và tự tiêu. (Apoptosis should not be confused with autolysis.)