to consume normal, solid food, is especially true after dental surgery. Itâs not difficult to see why: too much chewing, slurping or sucking can aggravate the treated area, resulting in discomfort and even pain.
Definition of autocannibalism in US English - The consumption of (part of) an organism or cell by itself; autophagy. Definition of autocannibalism in US English - The consumption of (part of) an organism or cell by itself; autophagy.
Self-cannibalism is the practice of eating oneself, also called autocannibalism, or autosarcophagy. A similar term which is applied differently is autophagy, which specifically denotes the normal process of self-degradation by cells.