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lysis

Syllabification: (ly·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˈlīsis/
Definition of lysis

noun

  • 1 Biology the disintegration of a cell by rupture of the cell wall or membrane.
  • 2the gradual decline of disease symptoms.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin, from Greek lusis 'loosening', from luein 'loosen'

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