bacteriolysis noun. [bak,tɪǝrɪ'ɒlɪsɪs] Pl. -lyses [-lɪsi:z]. L19.
[from BACTERIO- + -LYSIS.]
1. Artificial liquefaction of organic waste by bacteria. Only in L19.
2. The destruction of bacteria by an antibody. E20.

■ bacteriolysin [-'lʌɪsɪn] noun a bacteriolytic antibody E20.

■ bacteriolytic [-'lɪtɪk] adjective of, pertaining to, or capable of bacteriolysis E20.

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