biolysis

[ bahy-ol-uh-sis ]
/ baɪˈɒl ə sɪs /

noun Biology.

disintegration of organic matter through the biochemical action of living organisms, as bacteria.

Origin of biolysis

From New Latin, dating back to 1895–1900; see origin at bio-, -lysis

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), adjective

Medical definitions for biolysis

biolysis
[ bī-ŏlĭ-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.