Corelysis

/koʊˈrɛlɪsɪs/ noun

Definition

The process or method of separating, breaking apart, or analyzing a core or central structure.

Etymology

From co- + -lysis (Greek lysis meaning loosening or breaking), from Greek lyein (to loosen). Technical term combining core with the analytical suffix.

Kelly Says

Corelysis might sound made-up, but scientists use similar -lysis terms constantly: hemolysis (breaking red blood cells), photolysis (breaking molecules with light), and dialysis (separating waste from blood).

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