A biochemical term, possibly referring to a substance related to cell lysis or breakdown, though the term is extremely rare or possibly obsolete.
From Greek apo- 'away' + lysis 'loosening/breaking down' + -in chemical suffix. Follows the pattern of biochemical nomenclature for enzymes and substances affecting cell breakdown.
This word sits at the intersection of ancient Greek and modern biochemistry—scientists naming enzymes still use Greek roots from Aristotle's era, making a modern biology textbook half ancient philosophy.
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