Pronunciation: /ɔːˈtɒfədʒi/
noun the process by which cells degrade and recycle their own components
A1 Autophagy is the process by which cells clean out damaged components.
A2 Scientists have found that autophagy plays a role in maintaining cellular health.
B1 Research suggests that autophagy may be linked to various diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.
B2 The regulation of autophagy is a complex process involving multiple signaling pathways.
C1 Understanding the molecular mechanisms of autophagy is crucial for developing new therapeutic strategies.
C2 Recent studies have revealed the intricate relationship between autophagy and aging processes.
formal Autophagy is a cellular process in which cells break down and recycle their own components.
informal I read that autophagy can help improve cell health and longevity.
slang Yo, did you know about autophagy? It's like cells cleaning house on themselves.
figurative Just like how autophagy cleans up cellular waste, we should also declutter our lives from time to time.
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