Definition of lysis
lyses
play \ˈlī-ˌsēz\1 : the gradual decline of a disease process (such as fever)
2 : a process of disintegration or dissolution (as of cells)
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Origin and Etymology of lysis
New Latin, from Greek, act of loosening, dissolution, remission of fever, from lyein to loosen — more at lose
First Known Use: 1543
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Definition of -lysis
-lyses
1 : decomposition electrolysis
2 : disintegration : breaking down autolysis
Origin and Etymology of -lysis
New Latin, from Latin & Greek; Latin, loosening, from Greek, from lysis
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