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lysis

ly·sis

UK/ˈlaɪsɪs/ US/ˈlaɪsɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside

2.

(biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria

Origin

From Latin lysis, from Ancient Greek λύσις (lúsis, “a loosening”).

Phrases

  • euglobulin clot lysis time
  • euglobulin lysis time

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