Relating to or caused by the self-breakdown of cells or tissues through their own enzymes; characteristic of autodigestion.
Adjective form of autodigestion, from auto- + digestive (capable of digesting). Emerged as a medical descriptor in the early 20th century.
Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is an 'autodigestive' disease where the pancreas literally begins breaking down its own tissue—understanding this mechanism has led to treatments that can slow or prevent permanent organ damage.
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