Lysis at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Lysis? In biology, lysis refers to the breakdown of a cell caused by damage to its plasma (outer) membrane. Lysis can be caused by chemical or physical means (for example, strong detergents or high-energy sound waves) or by an infection.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Alyssa
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