LYSIS

n. dissolution of cells by lysins (Chemistry, Medicine)

Lysis (Greek , lusis from luein = to separate) refers to the death of a cell by breaking of the cellular membrane, often by viral or osmotic mechanisms that compromise its integrity. A solution containing the contents of lysed cells is called a "lysate".
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Lysis /ly·sis/ 1. destruction or decomposition, as of a cell or other substance, under influence of a specific agent. 2. [more]Lysis - Community and Resources

Noun
1. recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside
(hypernym) convalescence, recuperation, recovery
2. (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
(hypernym) dissolution, disintegration
(hyponym) autolysis
(classification) biochemistry

n. lysis, dissolution, disintegration (Chemistry, Medicine)