ˈlid.]ik, ˈlit], ]ēk adjective
Etymology: Greek lytikos able to loose, from lytos soluble, that may be untied + -ikos -ic
: of or relating to lysis or a lysin : productive of or effecting lysis especially of cells
lytic antibodies
lytic mechanism in the cell
• lyt·i·cal·ly -k(ə)lē, -li\ adverb