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- [lahy-sis]
- /ˈlaɪ sɪs/
- /ˈlaɪ.ˌsɪs/
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- [lahy-sis]
- /ˈlaɪ sɪs/
Definitions of lysis word
- noun plural lysis Immunology, Biochemistry. the dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins. 1
- noun plural lysis Medicine/Medical. the gradual recession of a disease. Compare crisis (def 4). 1
- noun lysis The disintegration of a cell by rupture of the cell wall or membrane. 1
- noun lysis the destruction or dissolution of cells by the action of a particular lysin 0
- noun lysis the gradual reduction in severity of the symptoms of a disease 0
- noun lysis the process of cell destruction through the action of specific lysins 0
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Origin of lysis
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < New Latin < Greek lýsis a loosening, releasing, equivalent to ly-, variant stem of lȳ́(ein) to loosen, release + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Lysis
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lysis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lysis usage trend in Literature
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