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Post-mortem decay

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Transformation and loss of biological tissues after death through autolysis, microbial activity and associated processes. Decay rates differ among anatomical characters.
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Autolysis

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Post-mortem decay
Enzymatic breakdown of cells by their own components after loss of normal regulation.

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