lyse

[ lahys ]
/ laɪs /
Immunology, Biochemistry

verb (used with object), lysed, lys·ing.

to cause dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins.

verb (used without object), lysed, lys·ing.

to undergo lysis.

Origin of lyse

1925–30; back formation from lysin or lysis

Words nearby lyse

lys, lys-, lysander, lysandra, lysate, lyse, lysemia, lysenko, lysenkoism, lysergic acid, lysergic acid diethylamide

British Dictionary definitions for lysed

lyse
/ (laɪs, laɪz) /

verb

to undergo or cause to undergo lysis

Medical definitions for lysed

lyse
[ līs, līz ]

v.

To undergo or cause to undergo lysis.