lytic

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

lyt·ic

adj \ˈli-tik\

Definition of LYTIC

: of or relating to lysis or a lysin; also : productive of or effecting lysis (as of cells)
ly·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Origin of LYTIC

Greek lytikos able to loose, from lyein
First Known Use: 1889

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