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lytic

Syllabification: (lyt·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˈlitik/
Definition of lytic

adjective

Biology
  • of, relating to, or causing lysis:the lytic activity of bile acids

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lytically

Pronunciation: /ik(ə)lē/
adverb

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