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LYSES

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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)
disintegration16dissolution12
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is LYSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lyses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
LYSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is LYSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lyses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LYSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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