Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bacteriolysis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
bac-te-ri-ol-y-sis
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
6
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The destruction of bacteria by lysis

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek βακτήριον (baktḗrion)bor. New Latin bactērium Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English bacterio- Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs)der. English -lysis English bacteriolysis From bacterio- + -lysis.

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What does bacteriolysis mean?
The destruction of bacteria by lysis
Where does bacteriolysis come from?
Etymology tree Ancient Greek βακτήριον (baktḗrion)bor. New Latin bactērium Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English bacterio- Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs)der. English -lysis English bacteriolysis From bacterio- + -lysis.

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