-lyze

a combining form occurring in verbs that correspond to nouns ending in -lysis: catalyze.
Also especially British, -lyse.

Origin of -lyze

ly(sis) + -(i)ze

Words nearby -lyze

-ly, -lyse, -lysis, -lyte, -lytic, -lyze, -machy, -man, -mancy, -mania, -manship

Medical definitions for -lyze

-lyze

suff.

To cause or undergo lysis:hydrolyze.