Word: autophagy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
toph
a
gy
Definition: A type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (regarding oneself)
Affix: -phagy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: feeding on; consumption of.