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lysis definition

ly·sis (lī′sis)

noun

  1. the process of cell destruction through the action of specific lysins
  2. the gradual ending of disease symptoms

Etymology: ModL < Gr, a loosening, dissolving: see lose

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lysis Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • cell: The lysis of red cells can be seen by the release of hemoglobin.

Converse of object

  • mediate: We would like to better understand how the dense VSG coat protects the trypanosome from complement mediated lysis.

Adjective modifier

  • complement-mediated: A recently discovered cell surface antigen, CD59, has been found to be an inhibitor of complement-mediated lysis.

Modifies a noun

  • buffer: The lysis buffer tube must then be clearly labeled with the patient details.

Noun used with modifier

  • ml: Frozen cell pellets were thawed on ice over night and re-suspended in a total volume of 50 ml lysis buffer.
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