Etymology: New Latin, from Greek lys-, lysi- loosening, dissolution, from lysis, from lyein to loosen, dissolve + -sis — more at lose
1. : loosening or dissolution or decomposition
lysigenous
lysin
lysogen
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a combining form meaning "lysis," "decomposition," used in the formation of compound words: lysin.
Also, lysi-, lyso-. Cf. -lysis, -lyze, -lyte.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.