Definitions for Lysis
ˈlaɪ sɪsly·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lysisnoun

   recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside

2. lysisnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lysisnoun

   A gradual recovery from disease (opposed to crisis).

2. lysisnoun

   The disintegration or destruction of cells

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

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1. Lysis

   Lysis ( LY-sis) is the breaking down of the membrane of a cell, often by viral, enzymic, or osmotic (that is, "lytic" LIT-ik) mechanisms that compromise its integrity. A fluid containing the contents of lysed cells is called a lysate. In molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology laboratories, cell cultures may be subjected to lysis in the process of purifying their components, as in protein purification, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, or in purifying organelles. Many species of bacteria are subject to lysis by the enzyme lysozyme, found in animal saliva, egg white, and other secretions. Phage lytic enzymes (lysins) produced during bacteriophage infection are responsible for the ability of these viruses to lyse bacterial cells. Penicillin and related β-lactam antibiotics cause the death of bacteria through enzyme-mediated lysis that occurs after the drug causes the bacterium to form a defective cell wall. If the cell wall is completely lost and the penicillin was used on gram-positive bacteria, then the bacterium is referred to as a protoplast, but if penicillin was used on gram-negative bacteria, then it is called a spheroplast.

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1. lysis

   Lysis is a process in biology where a cell breaks down, often leading to the death of the cell, as a result of damage to its cell membrane. This can happen due to various conditions like exposure to a specific type of virus, toxins or change in the environmental conditions. In medical or biological context, it can also refer to the reduction or removal of any abnormal growth or substance in the body.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lysisnoun

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

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. ly`sis.]

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1. Lysis

   Lysis refers to the breaking down of a cell, often by viral, enzymic, or osmotic mechanisms that compromise its integrity. A fluid containing the contents of lysed cells is called a "lysate". Many species of bacteria are subject to lysis by the enzyme lysozyme, found in animal saliva, egg white, and other secretions. Phage lytic enzymes produced during bacteriophage infection are responsible for the ability of these viruses to lyse bacterial cells. Penicillin and related β-lactam antibiotics cause the death of bacteria through enzyme-mediated lysis that occurs after the drug causes the bacterium to form a defective cell wall. If cell wall is completely lost, the bacterium is referred as a protoplast if penicillin was used on gram-positive bacteria, and spheroplast when used on gram-negative bacteria.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lysis

   lī′sis, n. the gradual abatement of a disease, as distinguished from crisis: (archit.) a plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple. [Gr.]

Matched Categories

1. • Biochemistry
   • Dissolution
   • Recuperation

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1. sylis

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lysis in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lysis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Lysis in a Sentence

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   “We really saw her…Harmony,” said Lysis, his eyes aglow.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Lysis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lysis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lysis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Lysis
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Lysis