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lysis [′lī·səs] (cell and molecular biology) Dissolution of a cell or tissue by the action of a lysin. (medicine) Gradual decline in the manifestations of a disease, especially an infectious disease. Also known as defervescence. Gradual fall of fever. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The indirect consequences of these agents on antigen presentation can adversely affect the proliferation, differentiation, and effector functions of T lymphocytes--including cell signaling mechanisms, cytokine secretion, developmental maturation, and target cell lysis by CD[8. We postulate that her doxorubicin-based chemotherapy induced rapid cell lysis and necrosis of peripherally located, metastatic pulmonary nodules, leading to the pneumothoraces. cell lysis produced by antibody with the participation of complement. |
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