Cytolysis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cytolysis is a noun meaning The pathological breakdown of a cell due to the bursting of the cell membrane caused by osmosis.
Meaning
The pathological breakdown of a cell due to the bursting of the cell membrane caused by osmosis.
Word Forms
- cytolyses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cytopathy, autolysis, cardiomyocytolysis, histolysis, anoikis, cytosis.
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