Lyse
verb
To break down or destroy cells, often through the action of a virus or an enzyme.
The virus can lyse the bacterial cell, causing it to burst.
Usage tips
Neutral
lyse a cell,lyse bacteria,lyse tissues
verb
To cause the destruction of a cell by breaking its membrane.
The treatment caused the cancer cells to lyse.
Usage tips
Neutral
lyse cells,lyse membranes,lyse through
verb
To break down or destroy cells, often through the action of a virus or an enzyme.
The virus can lyse the bacterial cell, causing it to burst.
Usage tips
Neutral
lyse a cell,lyse bacteria,lyse tissues
verb
To cause the destruction of a cell by breaking its membrane.
The treatment caused the cancer cells to lyse.
Usage tips
Neutral
lyse cells,lyse membranes,lyse through
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Process
Understanding that lysis is crucial for cellular study
When cells lyse, it shows a breakdown of cellular structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Clinical Context
Recognizing lysis in medical terminology
In medical reports, lysis often indicates a successful treatment outcome.
Pro Tip 3/3Enzymatic Action
Remembering the role of enzymes in lysis
The enzyme was able to lyse the substrate effectively.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Process
Understanding that lysis is crucial for cellular study
When cells lyse, it shows a breakdown of cellular structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Clinical Context
Recognizing lysis in medical terminology
In medical reports, lysis often indicates a successful treatment outcome.
Pro Tip 3/3Enzymatic Action
Remembering the role of enzymes in lysis
The enzyme was able to lyse the substrate effectively.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Process
Understanding that lysis is crucial for cellular study
When cells lyse, it shows a breakdown of cellular structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Clinical Context
Recognizing lysis in medical terminology
In medical reports, lysis often indicates a successful treatment outcome.
Pro Tip 3/3Enzymatic Action
Remembering the role of enzymes in lysis
The enzyme was able to lyse the substrate effectively.
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