homolysis

/ (hɒˈmɒlɪsɪs) /

noun

the dissociation of a molecule into two neutral fragmentsAlso called: homolytic fission Compare heterolysis (def. 2)

Nearby words

homologue, homologumena, homology, homolosine projection, homolysin, homolysis, homomorphic, homomorphism, homonid, homonomous, homonym

Derived Forms

homolytic (ˌhəʊməʊˈlɪtɪk, ˌhɒm-), adjective

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Medicine 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.