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Etymology · Ancient Greek

λύσις

4 English words descend from Ancient Greek λύσις, most common first.

lysisA plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.
lysimeterAn instrument that measures the percolation of water through soil
lysinany substance or antibody that can cause the destruction (by lysis) of blood cells, bacteria etc
-lysisdecomposition or breakdown