bacteriolytic
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bac·te·ri·ol·y·sis
(băk-tîr′ē-ŏl′ĭ-sĭs)n. pl. bac·te·ri·ol·y·ses (-sēz′)
Dissolution or destruction of bacteria.
bac·te′ri·o·lyt′ic (-ə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.
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Adj. | 1. | bacteriolytic - of or relating to or causing bacteriolysis |
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