About The Word Lysis
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Lysis
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What's The Definition Of Lysis?
[n] (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
[n] recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside Synonyms | Synonyms for Lysis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lysis: See Also | autolysis | bacteriolysis | convalescence | cytolysis | disintegration | dissolution | electrolysis | haematolysis | haemolysis | hematolysis | hemolysis | karyolysis | necrolysis | osteolysis | radiolysis | recovery | recuperation | thrombolysis Lysis In Webster's Dictionary \Ly"sis\ (l[imac]"s[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr. ly`sis.]
(Med.)
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.
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