Definition of CYTOLYSIS

cytolysis

Meanings

Plural: cytolyses

Noun

  • pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane
  • The pathological breakdown of a cell due to the bursting of the cell membrane caused by osmosis

Origin / Etymology

From cyto- + -lysis.

Scrabble Score: 17

cytolysis is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cytolysis is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cytolysis is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

cytolysis is a valid Words With Friends word