Self-cannibalism
Self-cannibalism (pronunciation: /sɛlfˈkænɪbəlɪzəm/), also known as Autophagy (pronunciation: /ɔːˈtɒfədʒi/), is the act of consuming one's own body tissue. The term is derived from the Greek words "auto" meaning self, and "phagein" meaning to eat.
Etymology
The term "self-cannibalism" has been derived from the Latin words "sui" meaning of oneself and "cannibalismus" meaning to eat human flesh. The term "autophagy" has its roots in the Greek words "auto" meaning self and "phagein" meaning to eat.
Related Terms
- Autolysis (pronunciation: /ɔːˈtɒlɪsɪs/): The process of self-digestion, where the body's own enzymes are used to break down tissue.
- Autophagocytosis (pronunciation: /ɔːtoʊˌfædʒoʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/): A type of autophagy where cells engulf their own components and destroy them.
- Pica (pronunciation: /ˈpaɪkə/): A psychological disorder characterized by an appetite for substances that are largely non-nutritive, such as ice, clay, soil, or chalk.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Self-cannibalism
- Wikipedia's article - Self-cannibalism
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