endophagy
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Scientists have been studying autophagy to understand its role in cellular function and in diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Definition:The process of self-digestion within the cells, where cells consume their own damaged or unnecessary parts.
From autophagy
Example:Some organisms have optimized their metabolism to include endophagous consumption of their own waste products to conserve resources.
Definition:The chemical processes by which living organisms convert food into energy and other substances needed for life.
From metabolism
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