histolysis
disintegration or dissolution of organic tissues.
Origin of histolysis
1- Also called histodialysis.
Other words from histolysis
- his·to·lyt·ic [his-tl-it-ik], /ˌhɪs tlˈɪt ɪk/, adjective
Words Nearby histolysis
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How to use histolysis in a sentence
The process of tissue-destruction is known as 'histolysis'; the rebuilding process is called 'histogenesis.'
The Life-Story of Insects | Geo. H. CarpenterHence the opinion arose that histolysis is a process of phagocytosis.
histolysis: the degeneration and dissolution of organic tissue.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. SmithBy histolysis certain parts of the hypodermis are destroyed, while other portions of it develop into the new structures.
British Dictionary definitions for histolysis
/ (hɪˈstɒlɪsɪs) /
the disintegration of organic tissues
Derived forms of histolysis
- histolytic (ˌhɪstəˈlɪtɪk), adjective
- histolytically, adverb
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