cytolysis

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Noun cytolysis has 1 sense

cytolysis - pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane
--₁ is a kind of lysis

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Cytolysis

Definition:

Cytolysis is the process of cell destruction or dissolution, often caused by the rupture of the cell membrane.

Examples:

- The cytolysis of red blood cells leads to the release of hemoglobin into the bloodstream.

- When a virus infects a cell, it can cause cytolysis, releasing more virus particles.

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