English Explanatory Dictionary

lyse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.
  2. To break down molecularly into smaller molecules; to induce lysis.
name
  1. A female given name.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪz/ /ˈlaɪs/

Word forms

lyse lyses lysing lysed

Etymology

Back-formation from lysis.

Related words

lysable lysis -lysis

Derived words

lysate nonlysed photolyse pneumolysin unlysed zymolyase
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