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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