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AUTOLISIS [1 record]

Record 1 2003-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

The spontaneous disintegration of tissues or of cells by the action of their own autogenous enzymes, such as occurs after death and in some pathological conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Destruction des tissus par leurs enzymes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Destrucción de células vivas por enzimas endocelulares.

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