lysis
1. [ noun ] (biology,medicine) recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside
Related terms: convalescence
2. [ noun ] (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
Related terms: dissolution cytolysis electrolysis osteolysis cytolysis bacteriolysis radiolysis hemolysis karyolysis necrolysis autolysis thrombolysis biochemistry
Similar spelling:   Lykes
  Lygus
  Lysiak
  Lycosa