Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Lyses.
Lyses - as a noun
Recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside
(biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disintegrationdissolutionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lyses - as a verb
To burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.
To break down molecularly into smaller molecules; to induce lysis.
Example Sentences
"The enzyme lyses the cell membrane."
"The detergent lyses the bacterial cells."
"The virus lyses host cells to release new viral particles."
"The virus lyses the host cells."
"The enzyme lyses the bacterial cell wall."
Word Game Points
Is LYSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lyses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LYSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LYSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lyses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLYSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is LYSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lyses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLYSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
