First Known Use: 1889
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lytic
adjective lyt·ic \ˈli-tik\
Definition of LYTIC
: of or relating to lysis or a lysin; also : productive of or effecting lysis (as of cells)
— ly·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of LYTIC
Greek lytikos able to loose, from lyein
Medical Dictionary
lytic
adjective lyt·ic \ˈlit-ik\
Medical Definition of LYTIC
: of or relating to lysis or a lysin; also : productive of or effecting lysis (as of cells) <lytic viruses> <lytic action on cells>
—lyt·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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