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lytic Definition

lytic (litik)

adjective

  1. of a lysin
  2. of or causing lysis

Etymology: see -lytic

lytic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • lesion: X-rays showed lytic lesions in the cortex of both radii.
  • replication: The control of lytic replication of EpsteinBarr virus in B lymphocytes.
  • cycle: All four viral genes are silent during virus latency and are expressed early during the virus lytic cycle.
  • infection: SV40: Lytic infection of monkey cells, abortive infection of mouse cells.
  • expression: Consequently, it would appear that HHV-5 is carried in a true latent state with little or no accompanying lytic gene expression.
  • enzyme: In parallel studies we are determining the role of lytic enzymes produced by humans and other animals in host defense.

Browse dictionary entries near lytic

  1. -lyte
  2. lysozyme
  3. lysosome
  4. Lysol
  5. lysogeny
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  10. lysin
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