histolysis

[hi-stol-uh-sis]

noun

disintegration or dissolution of organic tissues.

Origin of histolysis

First recorded in 1855–60; histo- + -lysis

Also called histodialysis.

Related formshis·to·lyt·ic

[his-tl-it-ik] /ˌhɪs tlˈɪt ɪk/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for histolysis

Historical Examples of histolysis

Histolysis: the degeneration and dissolution of organic tissue.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
Hence the opinion arose that histolysis is a process of phagocytosis.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4
Various
The process of tissue-destruction is known as 'histolysis'; the rebuilding process is called 'histogenesis.'
The Life-Story of Insects
Geo. H. Carpenter
By histolysis certain parts of the hypodermis are destroyed, while other portions of it develop into the new structures.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4
Various

British Dictionary definitions for histolysis

histolysis

noun

the disintegration of organic tissues

Derived Formshistolytic (ˌhɪstəˈlɪtɪk), adjectivehistolytically, adverb

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histolysis in Medicine

histolysis

[hĭ-stŏl′ĭ-sĭs]

The breakdown and disintegration of tissue.

Related formshis′to•lyt′ic (hĭs′tə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.