Words Containing LYS
Here's the list of all the 429 Words Containing LYS in the English Language.
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| analysis | 1. an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole 2. the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations More Definitions → |
| analyst | 1. someone who is skilled at analyzing data 2. an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions More Definitions → |
| analyses | 1. an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole 2. the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations More Definitions → |
| catalyst | 1. (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected 2. something that causes an important event to happen More Definitions → |
| analyse | 1. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning 2. break down into components or essential features More Definitions → |
| dialysis | 1. separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes More Definitions → |
| paralysis | 1. loss of the ability to move a body part More Definitions → |
| lysine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein More Definitions → |
| hydrolysis | 1. a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water More Definitions → |
| psychoanalysis | 1. a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud More Definitions → |
| polystyrene | 1. a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic More Definitions → |
| catalysis | 1. acceleration of a chemical reaction induced by the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction More Definitions → |
| analyser | 1. an instrument that performs analyses More Definitions → |
| electrolysis | 1. (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions 2. removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root More Definitions → |
| hemodialysis | 1. dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure More Definitions → |
| lysis | 1. recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside 2. (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria More Definitions → |
| polysaccharide | 1. any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules More Definitions → |
| elysian | 1. relating to the Elysian Fields 2. being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods More Definitions → |
| urinalysis | 1. (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis) More Definitions → |
| lysozyme | 1. an enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria More Definitions → |
| proteolysis | 1. the hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds More Definitions → |
| pyrolysis | 1. transformation of a substance produced by the action of heat More Definitions → |
| cataclysmic | 1. severely destructive More Definitions → |
| glycolysis | 1. a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP More Definitions → |
| cataclysm | 1. a sudden violent change in the earth's surface 2. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
| hemolysis | 1. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin More Definitions → |
| thrombolysis | 1. the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots More Definitions → |
| cryptanalysis | 1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms More Definitions → |
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