English Explanatory Dictionary

lysis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.
  2. The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules.
  3. The disintegration or destruction of cells.
  4. A gradual recovery from disease.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪsɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lysis.wav

Word forms

lysis lyses

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁-der. Ancient Greek λύω (lúō) Proto-Indo-European *-tis Ancient Greek -τις (-tis) Ancient Greek -σις (-sis) Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs)der. Latin lysisbor. English lysis From Latin lysis, from Ancient Greek λύσις (lúsis, “a loosening”). Compare -lysis.

Related words

lyse -lysis

Derived words

antilysis carcinolysis dermatolysis euglobulin clot lysis time euglobulin lysis time immunolysis isolysis lysine Lysol lyterian nitrolysis phosphorolysis xylanolysis
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