lyse

[lahys]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

lysed, lysing

to cause dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins.

verb (used without object)

lysed, lysing

to undergo lysis.

-lyse

Chiefly British.

variant of -lyze.

lyse

/ laɪz, laɪs /

verb

to undergo or cause to undergo lysis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lyse¹

1925–30; back formation from lysin or lysis

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Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet is joined by a panel of guests to discuss whether the new international order emerging will make the world a safer place.

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"We've shown we can design and develop biological antibiotics and deliver them to the sites of infection through liposomal encapsulation. By combining drug delivery science with enzymes that lyse bacteria, we hope to open up treatment options in diseases such as NTM pulmonary disease, tuberculosis pulmonary disease and others."

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The letter is signed by correspondents and presenters for broadcasters with UK bases, including the BBC's Jeremy Bowen, Lyse Doucet and Mishal Husain.

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Lyse Doucet, our chief international correspondent, in southern Israel says:

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