lysis.
A plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.
Meaning & usage
A plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.
The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules.
The disintegration or destruction of cells.
A gradual recovery from disease.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁-der. Ancient Greek λύω (lúō) Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Hellenic *-tis Ancient Greek -τῐς (-tĭs) Ancient Greek -σις (-sis) Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs)der. Latin lysisbor. English lysis From Latin lysis, from Ancient Greek λύσις (lúsis, “a loosening”). Compare -lysis.
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