noun
the process by which cells degrade and recycle their own components
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Autophagy is a cellular process in which cells break down and recycle their own components.
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I read that autophagy can help improve cell health and longevity.
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Yo, did you know about autophagy? It's like cells cleaning house on themselves.
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Just like how autophagy cleans up cellular waste, we should also declutter our lives from time to time.