Definitions for: Bacteriolysis

[n] dissolution or destruction of bacteria

Webster (1913) Definition: Bac*te`ri*ol"y*sis, n. [NL.; fr. Gr. ?, ?, a
staff + ? a loosing.]
1. Chemical decomposition brought about by bacteria without
the addition of oxygen.

2. The destruction or dissolution of bacterial cells. --
Bac*te`ri*o*lyt"ic, a.

See Also: lysis