lyse

¹

[ lahys ]

verb (used with object)

, lysed, lys·ing.

1. to cause dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins.

verb (used without object)

, lysed, lys·ing.

1. to undergo lysis.

-lyse

²

Chiefly British.

1. variant of -lyze.

lyse

/ laɪz; laɪs /

verb

1. to undergo or cause to undergo lysis

Word History and Origins

Origin of lyse¹

1925–30; back formation from lysin or lysis

Example Sentences

Read Lyse Doucet's full analysis here.

From BBC

"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."

From Science Daily

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

Lyse Doucet confirmed she was safe to keep broadcasting and explained it was "a situation Israel has never confronted before".

From BBC