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lyse

[lahys]Immunology, Biochemistry
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verb (used with object), lysed, lys·ing.
  1. to cause dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins.
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verb (used without object), lysed, lys·ing.
  1. to undergo lysis.
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Origin of lyse

1925–30; back formation from lysin or lysis
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British Dictionary definitions for lysed

lyse

verb
  1. to undergo or cause to undergo lysis
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Word Origin and History for lysed

lyse

v.

1927, back-formation from lysis.

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lysed in Medicine

lyse

(līs, līz)
v.
  1. To undergo or cause to undergo lysis.
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