lysis
lysis · lysises
лизис
Lyse, Lysis, Lysen
A plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient templeA plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.
/ˈlaɪsɪs/
Meaning
4 sensesA plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.
The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules.
The disintegration or destruction of cells.
Lyse
ли́зисlízis
(biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
A gradual recovery from disease.
Lysis, Lysen
ли́зисlízis
Translations
5 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
(chemistry) destruction of cells:
Deutsch
By meaning 2
(chemistry) destruction of cells:
(medicine) gradual recovery from disease:
Origin
From Latin lysis, from Ancient Greek λύσις (lúsis, “a loosening”). Compare -lysis.From Latin lysis, from Ancient Greek λύσις (lúsis, “a loosening”). Compare -lysis.
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