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lysis.

A plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlaɪsɪs/UK
  1. A plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.

  2. The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules.

  3. The disintegration or destruction of cells.

  4. 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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