The process of cell dissolution; the action of a lysin.
The killing of a cell via destruction of the cell membrane.
The process of cell disintegration; membrane rupturing; breaking up the cell wall.
Destruction of red blood cells, bacteria, and other structures.
The destruction of bacteria by a bacteriophage.
The destruction of a cell by a lysin, in which the membrane of the cell is destroyed.
A reduction in a fever or disease slowly over a period of time.
Destruction or breakdown of one substance (e.g., a cell or microorganism) by a specific agent.
A medical term for the destruction or dissolution of a cell or molecule by damage to its outer membrane. Lysis may be caused by chemical action, such as that of an enzyme, or physical action, such as heat or cold. Types of lysis include hemolysis, which is the breakdown of red blood cells with the release of hemoglobin into the surrounding liquid. The term “lysis” is also sometimes used to refer to sudden recovery from a fever.
The destruction of cells through damage or rupture of the plasma membrane, allowing escape of the cell contents.
The gradual ending of a fever, and the opposite of crisis, which signifies the sudden ending of a fever. It is also used to describe the process of dissolution of a blood clot, or the destruction of cells as a result of damage to or rupture of the plasma membrane, thus allowing the cell contents to escape.
The gradual decline of a fever or disease; the opposite of crisis.
A medical phrase denoting the process of deterioration or disintegration. The term “lysis” typically pertains to the disintegration of cells through the disruption of their outer membrane. A familiar illustration is hemolysis, which signifies the breakdown of red blood cells.
Lysis can result from chemical processes, such as enzyme activity, or physical factors, like exposure to heat or cold. Additionally, the term “lysis” is sometimes employed to describe a rapid resolution of a fever.
The gradual reduction in the symptoms of a disease.
The gradual decrease in a high body temperature; also known as defervescence.
The dissolution of tissue through the action of a lysin.