cytolysis

cy·tol·y·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahy-tol-uh-sis]
- /saɪˈtɒl ə sɪs/
- /saɪtˈɒləsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-tol-uh-sis]
- /saɪˈtɒl ə sɪs/

Definitions of cytolysis word

noun cytolysis the dissolution of cells, esp by the destruction of their membranes 3
noun cytolysis the disintegration or dissolution of cells 3
noun cytolysis the dissolution or degeneration of cells. 1
noun cytolysis The dissolution or disruption of cells, especially by an external agent. 1
noun cytolysis The pathological breakdown of a cell due to the bursting of the cell membrane caused by osmosis. 0

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Origin of cytolysis

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; cyto- + -lysis

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Parts of speech for Cytolysis

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cytolysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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