1) Autolysis 
Synonym for autolysis ... <cell biology> Spontaneous lysis (rupture) of cells or organelles produced by the release of internal hydrolyic enzymes. Normally associated with the release of lysosomal enzymes. ... (02 Jan 1998) ... 
(aw″to-si-tol´ĭ-sis) autolysis.
Type: Term Pronunciation: aw′tō-sī-tol′i-sis Synonyms: autolysis