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autophagy in Russian

autophagy in Russian is аутофа́гия, аутофагия — 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 Russian

аутофа́гия
noun
Pronounced: autofagiya
(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.
аутофагия
noun
Pronounced: autofagiya
(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?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Russian?
"autophagy" in Russian is аутофа́гия, аутофагия. 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 аутофа́гия?
"autophagy" in Russian is аутофа́гия, pronounced "autofagiya".
How do you use "autophagy" in a sentence?
Example: "Fasting is thought to trigger autophagy, prompting cells to clear out damaged material." In Russian, "autophagy" is аутофа́гия, аутофагия.
Are there other ways to say "autophagy" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "autophagy": аутофа́гия, аутофагия.
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