Lyse
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Lyse is a verb meaning (biology) To burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.
Meaning
(biology) To burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) To break down molecularly into smaller molecules; to induce lysis.
Word Forms
- lyses
- lysing
- lysed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defervesce, lyze, lipolyze, proteolyze, cytolyse, lysogenize.
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