˜yÐÄvlog

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lysis

1

[ lahy-sis ]

noun

plural lyses
  1. Immunology, Biochemistry. the dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins.
  2. Medicine/Medical. the gradual recession of a disease. Compare crisis ( def 4 ).

-lysis

2
  1. a combining form with the meaning “breaking down, loosening, decomposition,†used in the formation of compound words:

    analysis; electrolysis; paralysis.

-lysis

1

combining form

  1. indicating a loosening, decomposition, or breaking down

    electrolysis

    paralysis

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

lysis

2

/ ˈ±ô²¹Éª²õɪ²õ /

noun

  1. the destruction or dissolution of cells by the action of a particular lysin
  2. med the gradual reduction in severity of the symptoms of a disease
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

lysis

/ ±ôī′²õÄ­²õ /

  1. The disintegration of a cell resulting from destruction of its membrane by a chemical substance, especially an antibody or enzyme.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of lysis1

1815–25; < New Latin < Greek ±ôý²õ¾±²õ a loosening, releasing, equivalent to ly-, variant stem of ±ô²âÌ„Ì ( ein ) to loosen, release + -sis -sis

Origin of lysis2

From Greek; lysis
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of lysis1

from Greek, from lusis a loosening; see lysis

Origin of lysis2

C19: New Latin, from Greek, from luein to release

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