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LYSIS
lysis
(noun) (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
lysis
(noun) recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lysis
(medicine, pathology) A gradual recovery from disease (opposed to crisis).
(biochemistry) The disintegration or destruction of cells
(biochemistry) The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules
(architecture) A plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.
Anagrams
• Lissy, sylis
Source: Wiktionary
Ly"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: The resolution or favorable termination of a disease, coming on gradually and not marked by abrupt change.
Note: It is usually contrasted with crisis, in which the improvement is sudden and marked; as, pneumonia ends by crisis, typhoid fever by lysis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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