lysis

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: lysis

1	n	(biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
2	n	recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside

FULL DEFINITIONS OF: lysis

Types:: show 9 types...; hide 9 types...; autolysis, self-digestion
lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process; bacteriolysis
dissolution or destruction of bacteria; cytolysis
pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane; haematolysis, haemolysis, hematolysis, hemolysis
lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin; karyolysis
disintegration and dissolution of a cell nucleus when a cell dies; necrolysis
disintegration and dissolution of dead tissue; osteolysis
lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply; radiolysis
molecular disintegration resulting from radiation; thrombolysis
the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots

Type of:: convalescence, recovery, recuperation
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

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