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cy·tol·y·sis

(sī-tŏl′ĭ-sĭs)

The dissolution or destruction of a cell.

cy′to·lyt′ic (sī′tə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.

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cytolysis

(saɪˈtɒlɪsɪs)

(Microbiology) cytology the dissolution of cells, esp by the destruction of their membranes

cytolytic adj

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cy•tol•y•sis

(saɪˈtɒl ə sɪs)

n.

the dissolution or degeneration of cells.

[1905–10]

cy•to•lyt•ic (ˌsaɪt lˈɪt ɪk) adj.

cytolysis

the degeneration of cells. — cytolytic, adj.

See also: Decaying

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cytolysis - pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane

lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria

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