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

Greek lytikos able to loose, from lyein

First Known Use: 1889

Medical Dictionary

adjective lyt·ic \ˈlit-ik\

: 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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