Associations to the word «Lytic»

LYTIC, adjective. Of, relating to, or causing lysis

LYTIC, adjective. Of or relating to lysin

LYTIC CYCLE, noun. (biology) The normal process of viral reproduction involving penetration of the cell membrane, nucleic acid synthesis and lysis of the host cell

LYTIC INFECTION, noun. The infection of a bacterium by a bacteriophage with subsequent production of more phage particles, and lysis of the cell

LYTIC INFECTIONS, noun. Plural of lytic infection