ləsə̇s noun combining form
( plural -lyses ləˌsēz)
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin & Greek; Latin, loosening, from Greek, from lysis
1. : decomposition
electro lysis
hydro lysis
pyro lysis
2. : destruction : disintegration : dissolution — especially of material associated with living organisms
bio lysis
auto lysis
proteo lysis
3.
a. : relief or reduction
neuro lysis
b. : detachment (as in the surgical operation of freeing from adhesions)
cardio lysis
gastro lysis
c. : paralysis
glosso lysis