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lysis

In biology, any process that destroys a cell by rupturing its membrane or cell wall (see lysosome).



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mansoni) and cytolytic secretions, resulting in expulsion of the egg into urine or faeces.
There are a number of different cytolytic cells within the immune system that are capable of lysing a broad range of cells.
CD8-(Tc) cells depend on the stimulation of IL-2 or other T-cell produced cytokines, to become functioning Cytolytic Killer T Cells.
 
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