1. broken down or decomposed by the action of enzymes naturally present within cells or tissues
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'autolyzed'; technical term used in biology, food science, and brewing

Examples

• The autolysed yeast cells released their contents into the fermentation vessel.
• Autolysed plant material is commonly used in food flavoring and nutritional supplements.
• The tissue became autolysed after death due to the action of its own enzymes.
• Brewers often use autolysed yeast to enhance the flavor profile of beer.
• The autolysed sample showed significant cellular breakdown under the microscope.