Cell destruction

• Gradual recession of a disease
• (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
• Ending with electro-
• Recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"dissolution of cells, bacteria, etc.," 1902, from Latin lysis , from Greek lysis "a loosening," from lyein "to unfasten, loose, loosen, untie" (see lose ).

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Lysis ( ; Greek λύσις lýsis , "a losing" from λύειν lýein , "to unbind") refers to the breaking down of the membrane of a cell , often by viral , enzymic , or osmotic (that is, "lytic" ) mechanisms that compromise its integrity. A fluid containing the contents ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context medicine pathology English) A gradual recovery from disease (opposed to '''crisis'''). 2 (context biochemistry English) The disintegration or destruction of cells 3 (context biochemistry English) The breakdown of molecules into constituent ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lysis \Ly"sis\ (l[imac]"s[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr. ly`sis.] (Med.) The resolution or favorable termination of a disease, coming on gradually and not marked by abrupt change. Note: It is usually contrasted with crisis, in which the improvement is sudden and ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria [also: lyses (pl)]