bi·ol·y·sis (b - l  -ss)n. 1. Death of a living organism or tissue caused or accompanied by lysis. 2. The decomposition of organic material by living organisms, such as microorganisms. bi  o·lytic (b -ltk) adj. |
biolysis [baɪˈɒlɪsɪs]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the death and dissolution of a living organism
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the disintegration of organic matter by the action of bacteria etc
biolytic [ˌbaɪəˈlɪtɪk] adj
biolysis
the destruction of life, as by bacteria. — biolytic, adj.
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