Associations to the word «Lysis»

Wiktionary

LYSIS, noun. (medicine) (pathology) A gradual recovery from disease (opposed to crisis).
LYSIS, noun. (biochemistry) The disintegration or destruction of cells
LYSIS, noun. (biochemistry) The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules

Dictionary definition

LYSIS, noun. Recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside.
LYSIS, noun. (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras