Lytic: meaning, definitions and examples
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lytic
[ ˈlɪtɪk ]
medical term
Relating to or denoting a substance which is capable of destroying or weakening the structure of cells or tissues.
Synonyms
breakdown-inducing, cell-destroying, destructive, tissue-weakening
Examples of usage
- Lytic enzymes are often used in medical treatments to break down unwanted tissue.
- Some viruses have lytic properties, causing cell destruction in the host.
- The lytic effect of certain medications can be beneficial in fighting infections.
- Chemotherapy drugs work by inducing a lytic response in cancer cells.
- The lytic activity of the drug was observed in the lab experiments.
Translations
Translations of the word "lytic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lítico
🇮🇳 लिटिक
🇩🇪 lytisch
🇮🇩 litik
🇺🇦 літичний
🇵🇱 lityczny
🇯🇵 リティック
🇫🇷 lytique
🇪🇸 lítico
🇹🇷 litik
🇰🇷 리틱
🇸🇦 ليتي
🇨🇿 lytický
🇸🇰 lytický
🇨🇳 溶解的
🇸🇮 litičen
🇮🇸 lytískur
🇰🇿 литикалық
🇬🇪 ლიტიკური
🇦🇿 litik
🇲🇽 lítico
Word origin
The word 'lytic' originates from the Greek word 'lutikos', meaning capable of unbinding or dissolving. The term has been primarily used in the field of medicine to describe substances or processes that can break down cells or tissues. The concept of lytic activity has been crucial in various medical treatments, such as enzymatic therapies and antiviral medications. Understanding the lytic properties of substances has played a significant role in developing targeted therapies for specific diseases.