noun
- plural of lysis; processes of cell destruction or breakdown
Usage: biology; medicine
verb
- third person singular present of lyse; breaks down or destroys cells
Usage: biology; medicine
Examples
- The researcher observed multiple lyses occurring in the cell culture.
- Heat lyses the red blood cells in the sample.
- The antibiotic lyses bacterial cell walls effectively.
- Several lyses were documented during the experiment.
- The enzyme lyses proteins into smaller fragments.
- The lab technician recorded the lyses in her notebook.
- Osmotic pressure lyses the cells when placed in distilled water.