lysis

/ˈlaɪsɪs/

Other forms: lyses

Definitions of lysis

1. noun

   (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
   types:

   autolysis, self-digestion

   lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process

   bacteriolysis

   dissolution or destruction of bacteria

   cytolysis

   pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane

   haematolysis, haemolysis, hematolysis, hemolysis

   lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin

   karyolysis

   disintegration and dissolution of a cell nucleus when a cell dies

   necrolysis

   disintegration and dissolution of dead tissue

   osteolysis

   lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply

   radiolysis

   molecular disintegration resulting from radiation

   thrombolysis

   the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots

   type of:

   disintegration, dissolution

   separation into component parts
2. noun

   recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside
   type of:

   convalescence, recovery, recuperation

   gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury