autophagy in Greek
autophagy in Greek is αυτοφαγία — autophagy means the process by which a cell breaks down its own components using enzymes it produces itself, often as a way of protecting or maintaining itself.
autophagy in Greek
αυτοφαγία
Pronounced: aftofagia
(cytology) The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell, and often a defensive or self-preservation measure.
What does "autophagy" mean?
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noun The process by which a cell breaks down its own components using enzymes it produces itself, often as a way of protecting or maintaining itself.
"Fasting is thought to trigger autophagy, prompting cells to clear out damaged material."
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noun A form of programmed cell death in which a cell destroys itself through this same process of self-digestion.
"Autophagy can act as a controlled route to cell death, distinct from apoptosis."
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autophagy in a sentence
- Fasting is thought to trigger autophagy, prompting cells to clear out damaged material.
- Researchers are studying how autophagy helps cells survive periods of stress.
- Autophagy can act as a controlled route to cell death, distinct from apoptosis.
- The study compared autophagy with other forms of programmed cell death.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "autophagy" in Greek?
"autophagy" in Greek is αυτοφαγία. autophagy means: The process by which a cell breaks down its own components using enzymes it produces itself, often as a way of protecting or maintaining itself.
How do you pronounce αυτοφαγία?
"autophagy" in Greek is αυτοφαγία, pronounced "aftofagia".
How do you use "autophagy" in a sentence?
Example: "Fasting is thought to trigger autophagy, prompting cells to clear out damaged material." In Greek, "autophagy" is αυτοφαγία.
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