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lysis

/ˈlaɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does lysis mean?

noun

The process of breaking down or dissolving a substance, or the state of being broken down or dissolved. In biology, the process of cell death or the breakdown of tissue.

Example

"The lysis of the cell membrane led to the release of the cell's contents."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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