noun
- plural of biolysis; the breakdown or destruction of living tissue or cells by biological processes
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The biolyses of organic matter in the soil are essential for nutrient cycling.
- Bacterial biolyses of plant material contribute to the formation of humus.
- Researchers studied the biolyses of proteins in the digestive system.
- The biolyses of cell membranes can occur under extreme environmental conditions.
- Enzymatic biolyses play a crucial role in cellular metabolism.