Definition

The process of breaking down or destroying bacteria.

Example

The scientist studied the effects of bacteriolysis on harmful bacteria in the lab.

Conversation

I read an interesting article about bacteriolysis today.

Oh really? What did it say about it?

It explained how it helps in destroying harmful bacteria.

That sounds fascinating! I didn't know it was so important for health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bacteriolysis → It is formed from "bacterion" (from Greek "bakterion", meaning small rod, referring to bacteria) and "lysis" (from Greek "lysis", meaning to loosen or dissolve). The word describes the process of dissolving or breaking down bacteria.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bacterion' meaning a small rod (bacteria) being 'loosened' or 'dissolved' (lysis) — that's what bacteriolysis means.

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