homolysis
/ (hɒˈmɒlɪsɪs) /
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noun
the dissociation of a molecule into two neutral fragmentsAlso called: homolytic fission Compare heterolysis (def. 2)
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Derived forms of homolysis
homolytic (ˌhəʊməʊˈlɪtɪk, ˌhɒm-), adjectiveWords nearby homolysis
homologue, homologumena, homology, homolosine projection, homolysin, homolysis, homomorphic, homomorphism, Homo naledi, homonomous, homonym
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Medical definitions for homolysis
homolysis
[ hō-mŏl′ĭ-sĭs ]
n.
Lysis of a cell by extracts of the same type of tissue.
Lysis of red blood cells by homolysin and complement.
Decomposition of a chemical compound into two uncharged atoms or radicals.
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