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histolysis
(hist|oly¦sis)
Pronunciation:
/hɪˈstɒlɪsɪs/
noun
[
mass noun
]
Biology
the breaking down of tissues (e.g. during animal metamorphosis).
Derivatives
histolytic
Pronunciation:
/-təˈlɪtɪk/
adjective
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