lysis
[ lahy-sis ]
/ ˈlaɪ sɪs /
noun, plural ly·ses [lahy-seez] /ˈlaɪ siz/.
Immunology, Biochemistry.
the dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins.
Origin of lysis
1815–25; < New Latin < Greek
lýsis a loosening, releasing, equivalent to
ly-, variant stem of
lȳ́(ein) to loosen, release +
-sis
-sis
Words nearby lysis
lysinemia,
lysinogen,
lysinogenic,
lysinuria,
lysippus,
lysis,
lysistrata,
lysithea,
lyso-,
lysocline,
lysogen
Definition for lysis (2 of 2)
-lysis
a combining form with the meaning “breaking down, loosening, decomposition,” used in the formation of compound words: analysis; electrolysis; paralysis.
Origin of -lysis
From Greek; see origin at
lysis
Example sentences from the Web for lysis
British Dictionary definitions for lysis (1 of 2)
lysis
/ (ˈlaɪsɪs) /
noun plural -ses (-siːz)
the destruction or dissolution of cells by the action of a particular lysin
med
the gradual reduction in severity of the symptoms of a disease
Word Origin for lysis
C19: New Latin, from Greek, from
luein to release
British Dictionary definitions for lysis (2 of 2)
-lysis
n combining form
indicating a loosening, decomposition, or breaking down
electrolysis; paralysis
Word Origin for -lysis
from Greek, from
lusis a loosening; see
lysis
Medical definitions for lysis (1 of 2)
lysis
[ lī′sĭs ]
n. pl. ly•ses (-sēz)
The gradual subsiding of the symptoms of an acute disease; a form of the recovery process.
The dissolution or destruction of cells, such as blood cells or bacteria, as by the action of a specific lysin.
Medical definitions for lysis (2 of 2)
-lysis
suff.
Decomposition; dissolving; disintegration:hydrolysis.
Scientific definitions for lysis
lysis
[ lī′sĭs ]
The disintegration of a cell resulting from destruction of its membrane by a chemical substance, especially an antibody or enzyme.