lysis
A plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.
Other meanings
The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules.
The disintegration or destruction of cells.
Related words
- antilysis
- carcinolysis
- dermatolysis
- immunolysis
- isolysis
- lysine
- Lysol
- nitrolysis
- phosphorolysis
- xylanolysis
- euglobulin lysis time
- euglobulin clot lysis time
Word history
From Ancient Greek "λύσις" (a loosening).
Where this comes from
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