lysis
pronunciation
How to pronounce lysis in British English:
UK ['laɪsɪs]
How to pronounce lysis in American English:
US ['laɪsɪs]
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- Noun:
- recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside
- (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
Word Origin
- lysis (n.)
- "dissolution of cells, bacteria, etc.," 1902, from Latin lysis, from Greek lysis "a loosening," from lyein "to unfasten, loose, loosen, untie" (see lose).
Example
- 1. Lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply .
- 2. The release of phage particles from the host bacterium always occurs by lysis of the cell and results in the death of the host .
- 3. It is important to prepare fresh working lysis solution .
- 4. Laparoscopic pelvic and abdominal lysis of adhesions .
- 5. Conclusion laser lysis is a safe and effective method to resolve posterior synechia .