name, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.
2. 2
   To break down molecularly into smaller molecules; to induce lysis.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A female given name.

Etymology

Back-formation from lysis.

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