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lytic

1

[ lit-ik ]

adjective

  1. of, noting, or pertaining to lysis or a lysin.


-lytic

2
  1. a combining form occurring in adjectives that correspond to nouns ending in -lysis:

    analytic; paralytic.

lytic

1

/ ˈlɪtɪk /

adjective

  1. relating to, causing, or resulting from lysis
  2. of or relating to a lysin
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-lytic

2

combining form

  1. indicating a loosening or dissolving

    paralytic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lytic1

First recorded in 1885–90, lytic is from the Greek word lytikós able to loosen. See -lyte 1, -ic

Origin of lytic2

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lytic1

C19: Greek lutikos capable of loosing

Origin of lytic2

from Greek, from lusis; see -lysis
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Example Sentences

As a whole, the group's findings suggested a mechanism of lytic EBV in MS that promoted inflammation and disease.

"Our work with these SLCLs shows that the problematic inflammation signaling from lytic EBV can be selectively targeted in a way that demonstrably reduces damaging immune responses," said Dr. Lieberman.

Subsequent cryo-electron tomographic analysis visualized the step-by-step details of how this secretion system exports cellular contents via a previously unknown lytic mode of action that overcomes the three barriers surrounding gram-negative bacteria.

This behavior is known as the lysogenic cycle, in contrast to the lytic cycle in which a virus copies itself before bursting out of its host cell and destroying it.

From Salon

To address the issue, Hatfull’s team genetically engineered the misbehaving phage to express lytic behavior.

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