lyse

[ lahys ]

/ laɪs /

Immunology, Biochemistry

verb (used with object), lysed, lys·ing.

to cause dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins.

verb (used without object), lysed, lys·ing.

to undergo lysis.

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Origin of lyse

1925–30; back formation from lysin or lysis

Words nearby lyse

lys, lys-, lysander, lysandra, lysate, lyse, lysemia, lysenko, lysenkoism, lysergic acid, lysergic acid diethylamide

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British Dictionary definitions for lysed

lyse

/ (laɪs, laɪz) /

verb

to undergo or cause to undergo lysis

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Medical definitions for lysed

lyse

[ līs, līz ]

v.

To undergo or cause to undergo lysis.