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homolysis

/ (hɒˈmɒlɪsɪs) /

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-), adjective

Words 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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