-lysis
See also: lysis
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek λύσις (lúsis, “a loosening”). Compare lysis.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /-lɪ.sɪs/
- Hyphenation: -ly‧sis
Suffix
-lysis (noun-forming suffix)
Antonyms
Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -lysis
Related terms
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