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      lysin
      noun
      any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysis
      Roots
      lysislys- · Greek · loosening, dissolutionine-in · Latin · chemical substance
      Words related to lysin
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      Where does lysin come from?

      The word lysin breaks down into 2 roots of Greek and Latin origin: lys, from Greek lysis (“loosening, dissolution”); and -in, from Latin ine (“chemical substance”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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