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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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| He is the sophisticated youth on whom Socrates tries his cross-examining powers, just as in the Charmides, the Lysis, and the Euthydemus, ingenuous boyhood is made the subject of a similar experiment. When Socrates speaks, Lysis and Menexenus are afflicted by no shame that they do not speak. |
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