histolytic
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his·tol·y·sis
(hĭ-stŏl′ĭ-sĭs)n.
The breakdown and disintegration of organic tissue. Also called histodialysis.
his′to·lyt′ic (hĭs′tə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.
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