Associations to the word «Lysis»

Wiktionary

LYSIS, noun. (medicine) (pathology) A gradual recovery from disease (opposed to crisis).
LYSIS, noun. (biochemistry) The disintegration or destruction of cells
LYSIS, noun. (biochemistry) The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules

Dictionary definition

LYSIS, noun. Recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside.
LYSIS, noun. (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria.

Wise words

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