noun
autolysis; autodigestion
Medical term for the breakdown of cells or tissues by their own enzymes, often after death or in certain pathological conditions.
死後、膵臓の自己消化が急速に進むことがある。
After death, autolysis of the pancreas can proceed rapidly.
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The phenomenon of tissue dissolution by autolysis is also important in forensic medicine.
Synonym for autolysis, also used in medical contexts. 自己消化 is more common in some fields.
Compound of 自己 (self) and 消化 (digestion), directly translating the concept of self-digestion or autolysis.