Definitions for lysisˈlaɪ sɪs

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ly•sisˈlaɪ sɪs(n.)

  1. the dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins.

    Category: Biochemistry, Immunology

  2. the gradual recession of a disease.

    Category: Medicine

    Ref: Compare crisis (def. 4). 4

Origin of lysis:

1815–25; < Gk lýsis a loosening <ly-, var. s. of ly(ein) to loosen

-lysis

  1. a combining form with the meanings “breakdown,”“decomposition” of or by means of the thing specified by the initial element:

    cytolysis; hydrolysis; photolysis.

    Category: Affix

Origin of -lysis:

< Gk; see lysis

Princeton's WordNet

  1. lysis(noun)

    recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside

  2. lysis(noun)

    (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria

Wiktionary

  1. lysis(Noun)

    A gradual recovery from disease (opposed to crisis).

  2. lysis(Noun)

    The disintegration or destruction of cells

  3. Origin: From the lysis, from the λύσις; compare -lysis.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Lysis(noun)

    the resolution or favorable termination of a disease, coming on gradually and not marked by abrupt change


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