Associations to the word «Cytolysis»

Wiktionary

CYTOLYSIS, noun. The pathological breakdown of a cell due to the bursting of the cell membrane caused by osmosis.

Dictionary definition

CYTOLYSIS, noun. Pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane.

Wise words

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