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lysis /ly·sis/ (li´sis)
1. destruction or decomposition, as of a cell or other substance, under influence of a specific agent. 2. mobilization of an organ by division of restraining adhesions. 3. gradual abatement of the symptoms of a disease.
lysis [lī′sis] Etymology: Gk, lysein, to loosen 1 destruction or dissolution of a cell or molecule through the action of a specific agent. Cell lysis is frequently caused by a lysin. lytic, adj. 2 gradual diminution in the symptoms of a disease. Compare crisis. 3 surgery performed to free adhesions of tissues. See also adhesiotomy. lyse, v. lysis [li´sis] 1. destruction, as of cells by a specific lysin. 2. decomposition, as of a chemical compound by a specific agent. See also degradation. 3. mobilization of an organ by division of restraining adhesions. 4. the gradual abatement of the symptoms of a disease.
lysis (lī´sis), n the gradual abatement of the symptoms of a disease. The disintegration or dissolution of cells by a lysin.
lysis 1. destruction or decomposition, as of a cell or other substance, under the influence of a specific agent. 2. mobilization of an organ by division of restraining adhesions. 3. gradual abatement of the clinical signs of a disease, e.g. lysis of a fever.
lysis Destruction of cells with release of contents. See Antibody-mediated lysis, Cytolysis, Follicle lysis, Hemolysis, NK-mediated lysis. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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