biolysis
[ bahy-ol-uh-sis ]
/ baɪˈɒl ə sɪs /
noun Biology.
disintegration of organic matter through the biochemical action of living organisms, as bacteria.
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British Dictionary definitions for biolysis
biolysis
/ (baɪˈɒlɪsɪs) /
noun
the death and dissolution of a living organism
the disintegration of organic matter by the action of bacteria etc
Derived forms of biolysis
biolytic (ˌbaɪəˈlɪtɪk), adjectiveMedical definitions for biolysis
biolysis
[ bī-ŏl′ĭ-sĭs ]
n.
Death of a living organism or tissue caused or accompanied by lysis.
The decomposition of organic material by living organisms, such as microorganisms.