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histolysis

Pronunciation: /hɪˈstɒlɪsɪs/

Definition of histolysis

noun

[mass noun] Biology
  • the breaking down of tissues (e.g. during animal metamorphosis).

Derivatives

histolytic

Pronunciation: /-təˈlɪtɪk/

adjective

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Definition of histolysis in the US English dictionary

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