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cytolysis
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cy·tol·y·sis  (s-tl-ss)
n.
The dissolution or destruction of a cell.
cyto·lytic (st-ltk) adj.
cytolysis [saɪˈtɒlɪsɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Microbiology) Cytology the dissolution of cells, esp by the destruction of their membranes
cytolytic  [ˌsaɪtəˈlɪtɪk] adj
cytolysis
the degeneration of cells. — cytolytic, adj.
See also: Cells
the degeneration of cells. — cytolytic, adj.
See also: Decaying
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cytolysis - pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane
lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria


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