Meaning Of The Word Lysis

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What's The Definition Of Lysis?

-lysis in American English
a loosening, dissolution, dissolving, destruction
combining form: a combining form with the meaning “breaking down, loosening, decomposition,” used in the formation of compound words

-lysis in British English
combining form in countable noun: indicating a loosening, decomposition, or breaking down

lysis in American English
the process of cell destruction through the action of specific lysins
noun: the dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins

lysis in British English
noun: the destruction or dissolution of cells by the action of a particular lysin

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