# lysis

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlaɪsɪs/ · frequency rank #57,534

## Definitions
1. A plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.
2. The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules.
3. The disintegration or destruction of cells.
4. A gradual recovery from disease.

## Etymology
From Latin lysis, from Ancient Greek λύσις (lúsis, “a loosening”). Compare -lysis.

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