Biol. the disintegration or dissolution of cells
Origin of cytolysis
cyto- + -lysiscytolysis
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cytolysis
noun
The dissolution or destruction of a cell.
Related Forms:
- cy′to·lyt′ic
adjective
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Noun
(uncountable)
- The pathological breakdown of a cell due to the bursting of the cell membrane caused by osmosis.
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cytolysis - Medical Definition
n.
The dissolution or destruction of a cell.
Related Forms:
- cy′to·lyt′ic (sī′tə-lĭt′ĭk)
adj.
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