heterolysis

heterolysis
Dissolution or digestion of cells or protein components from one species by a lytic agent from a different species. [hetero- + G. lysis, a loosening]

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het·ero·ly·sis .het-ə-'räl-ə-səs, -ə-rə-'lī-səs n, pl -ly·ses -.sēz
1) destruction by an outside agent specif solution (as of a cell) by lysins or enzymes from another source
2) decomposition of a compound into two oppositely charged particles or ions compare HOMOLYSIS
het·ero·lyt·ic -lit-ik adj

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het·er·ol·y·sis (het″ər-olґĭ-sis) [hetero- + -lysis] lysis of the cells of one species by lysin from a different species.

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  • heterolysis — [het΄ər äl′ə sis] n. [ HETERO + LYSIS] 1. the destruction of cells of one species by lysins or enzymes derived from cells of a different species 2. Chem. the breakdown of a compound into two particles with opposite charges heterolytic… …   English World dictionary

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  • heterolysis — n. dissolution of cells; splitting of a single molecule into two oppositely charged ions (Chemistry) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • heterolysis — het·er·ol·y·sis …   English syllables

  • heterolysis — /hɛtəˈrɒləsəs/ (say hetuh roluhsuhs) noun the unequal breakage of a chemical bond to give charged fragments. Compare homolysis. {hetero + lysis} …  

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