| lysin |
any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysis
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| lysine |
an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein
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| lysis |
recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
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| lysinemia |
an inborn error of metabolism in which the lack of certain enzymes leads to an inability to metabolize the amino acid lysine; characterized by muscular weakness and mental retardation
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| 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.
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