Lysis
[lahy-sis] /ˈlaɪ sɪs/
noun, plural lyses [lahy-seez] /ˈlaɪ siz/ (Show IPA)
1.
Immunology, Biochemistry. the dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins.
2.
Medicine/Medical. the gradual recession of a disease.
Compare (def 4).
1.
a combining form with the meaning “breaking down, loosening, decomposition,” used in the formation of compound words:
analysis; electrolysis; paralysis.
/ˈlaɪsɪs/
noun (pl) -ses (-siːz)
1.
the destruction or dissolution of cells by the action of a particular lysin
2.
(med) the gradual reduction in severity of the symptoms of a disease
combining form
1.
indicating a loosening, decomposition, or breaking down: electrolysis, paralysis
n.
“dissolution of cells, bacteria, etc.,” 1902, from Latin lysis, from Greek lysis “a loosening,” from lyein “to unfasten, loose, loosen, untie” (see lose).
scientific/medical word-forming element meaning “loosening, dissolving, dissolution,” from Greek lysis “a loosening, setting free, releasing, dissolution,” from lyein “to unfasten, loose, loosen, untie” (see lose).
lysis ly·sis (lī’sĭs)
n. pl. ly·ses (-sēz)
-lysis suff.
Decomposition; dissolving; disintegration: hydrolysis.
lysis
(lī’sĭs)
The disintegration of a cell resulting from destruction of its membrane by a chemical substance, especially an antibody or enzyme.
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