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Term: Autolytic

Description:

Autolytic refers to the natural breakdown or decomposition of cells or tissues by the enzymes present within, without any external intervention.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Adjective):

Relating to or caused by autolysis, the self-digestion process of cells or tissues.

Example sentence:

The autolytic degradation of dead cells in the body helps in the recycling of nutrients.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

Indicating self-destructive behavior in a psychological context.

Example sentence:

His autolytic tendencies often led him to engage in risky and dangerous activities.

Sense 3 (Medical):

Referring to a method of wound healing through the body's own biological processes with minimal external intervention.

Example sentence:

Autolytic debridement is a technique that utilizes the body's natural enzymes to remove dead tissue from a wound.

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