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What does autolytic mean?

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Adjective
  1. (pathology) Being of like nature to autolysis.
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As a result, the glucose uptake and the digestive functions of the worm are disrupted to such an extent that an autolytic process occurs.
These limitations can finally induce autolytic processes within the inner part of those pellets.
Like hydrogels, hydrocolloids can help a clean wound to granulate or epithelialize and encourage autolytic debridement in wounds with necrotic tissue.
This unique match of hydrating and absorbing properties improves the natural autolytic debridement and moist wound healing.
They are chosen for their ability to absorb moisture if the wound is draining or for their ability to stimulate autolytic debridement if the wound has necrotic tissue.
They can be used to maintain a moist wound environment on a clean, healthy, granulating wound and to facilitate autolytic debridement in wounds with necrotic tissue.

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