heterolysis

/ (ˌhɛtəˈrɒlɪsɪs) /

noun

the dissolution of the cells of one organism by the lysins of another Compare autolysis
Also called: heterolytic fission chem the dissociation of a molecule into two ions with opposite charges Compare homolysis

Derived forms of heterolysis

heterolytic (ˌhɛtərəʊˈlɪtɪk), adjective

Words nearby heterolysis

heterologous, heterologous graft, heterologous stimulus, heterologous tumor, heterology, heterolysis, heteromeric, heteromeric cell, heteromerous, heterometabolous, heterometaplasia

Medical definitions for heterolysis

heterolysis
[ hĕt′ə-rŏl′ĭ-sĭs, -ə-rō-lī′sĭs ]

n. pl. het•er•ol•y•ses (-sēz′)

Dissolution or digestion of cells or proteins from one species by a lytic agent from a different species.

Other words from heterolysis

het′er•o•lyt′ic (-ə-rō-lĭt′ĭk) adj.