isolysis

isolysis
Lysis or dissolution of cells as a result of the reaction between an isolysin and specific antigen in or on the cells. SEE ALSO: isohemolysis. [iso- + G. lysis, dissolution]

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isol·y·sis (i-solґə-sis) lysis of cells by isolysins. isolytic adj

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  • isolysis — noun the breakdown of cells due to the action of an isolysin and its antigen …   Wiktionary

  • isolytic — adjective of, relating to, or causing isolysis …   Wiktionary

  • isohemolysis — A form of isolysis in which there is dissolution of red blood cells as a result of the reaction between an isolysin (isohemolysin) and specific antigen in or on the cells. [iso + G. haima, blood, + lysis, dissolution] * * * iso·he·mol·y·sis or… …   Medical dictionary

  • isolytic — Pertaining to, characterized by, or causing isolysis …   Medical dictionary

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