Lysis
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪsɪs/
Lysis (noun)
- The process where a cell breaks open and its contents come out, often because of damage or a chemical effect.
- A reaction in which a substance is broken into simpler parts by a chemical process.
- The separation of a compound into ions when it mixes with water.
Examples
- The lab report describes cell breaking down during the experiment.
- The cells show cell breaking down when the solution is too strong.