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histolysis
[ hi-stol-uh-sis ]
/ hɪˈstɒl ə sɪs /
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noun
disintegration or dissolution of organic tissues.
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Also called histodialysis.
OTHER WORDS FROM histolysis
his·to·lyt·ic [his-tl-it-ik], /ˌhɪs tlˈɪt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby histolysis
histography, histoid, histological, histologist, histology, histolysis, histomorphology, histone, histopathology, histophysiology, histoplasmosis
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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
histolysis
/ (hɪˈstɒlɪsɪs) /
noun
the disintegration of organic tissues
Derived forms of histolysis
histolytic (ˌhɪstəˈlɪtɪk), adjectivehistolytically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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