neuronophagy
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Autophagy and neuronophagy are both forms of cellular self-digestion and recycling mechanisms.
Definition:A cellular process by which a cell degrades and recycles its own components, such as damaged organelles and proteins, to maintain its internal environment (homeostasis).
From autophagy
Example:Lysosomal degradation can be a byproduct of neuronophagy as organelles are engulfed and degraded by lysosomes.
Definition:The process by which lysosomes, which are organelles within cells that digest damaged organelles and proteins, break down macromolecules into smaller components.
From lysosomal degradation
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