# lyse

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈlaɪz/ · frequency rank #86,475

## Definitions
1. To burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.
2. To break down molecularly into smaller molecules; to induce lysis.

## Etymology
Back-formation from lysis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lyse