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Definition of: lysis
(lī′sis) noun
1. Pathol. The gradual disappearing of a disease. Compare CRISIS.
2. Biochem. The process of disintegration or destruction of cells. [<NL <Gk., loosening <lyein loose, dissolve]–lysis combining form
A loosing, dissolving, etc.: hydrolysis, paralysis. [<Gk., loosening]
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