Globulysis

/ɡləˈbjuːlɪsɪs/ noun

Definition

Another term for the breakdown or dissolution of globules or round cellular structures.

Etymology

From globule + -lysis (Greek 'breaking down'). A variant form of globulolysis with a simpler construction.

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Medical terminology loves synonyms—having multiple words for the same process allows doctors to be specific about which type of cell or structure is breaking down.

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