cytolysis
[ sahy-tol-uh-sis ]
/ saɪˈtɒl ə sɪs /
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noun Physiology.
the dissolution or degeneration of cells.
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OTHER WORDS FROM cytolysis
cy·to·lyt·ic [sahyt-l-it-ik], /ˌsaɪt lˈɪt ɪk/, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for cytolysis
cytolysis
/ (saɪˈtɒlɪsɪs) /
noun
cytology the dissolution of cells, esp by the destruction of their membranes
Derived forms of cytolysis
cytolytic (ˌsaɪtəˈlɪtɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for cytolysis
cytolysis
[ sī-tŏl′ĭ-sĭs ]
n.
The dissolution or destruction of a cell.
Other words from cytolysis
cy′to•lyt′ic (sī′tə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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