Heterolysis

What do we mean by heterolysis?

The destruction of cells by the action of enzymes originating from a source outside the cells, as from neutrophils. noun

A chemical reaction in which the breaking of bonds leads to the formation of ion pairs. noun

The destruction of cells by heterolysins. See autolysis. noun

In organic chemistry, the splitting of a molecule to form a pair of oppositely charged ions noun

The disruption of blood cells by a heterolysin, or by enzymes from another species noun

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word heterolysis. Define heterolysis, heterolysis synonyms, heterolysis pronunciation, heterolysis translation, English dictionary definition of heterolysis.

Words that are spelled similarly to heterolysis:
heterolysis, heterolysin, heterolyses, heterosis, heterolytic, hysterolysis, heterocysts, enterolysis, ureterolysis.

Adjectives that are often used to describe heterolysis:
unimolecular, initial, enzymatic.

Words that sound like heterolysis:
hydrolysis, heterosis, cytolysis, pyrolysis, photolysis, pityriasis, hairlessness, hydrolyse, hydrolysed, heteronomous.