lyse
lyse · lyses · lysed · lysing
To burst or cut a cell or cell structureTo burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.
/ˈlaɪz/
Meaning
2 sensesTo burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.
To break down molecularly into smaller molecules; to induce lysis.
Origin
Back-formation from lysis.Back-formation from lysis.
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Forms
lyses, lysing, lysed, lysedWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle