Bacteriolysis (also known as Bacteriolyses): Rupture of bacterial cells due to mechanical force, chemical action, or the lytic growth of BACTERIOPHAGES.

NIH MeSH · D001433Phenomena and Processes

Bacteriolysis

Also known asBacteriolyses

Definition

Rupture of bacterial cells due to mechanical force, chemical action, or the lytic growth of BACTERIOPHAGES.

MeSH classification

  • G06.099.115

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Common questions about Bacteriolysis

What does Bacteriolysis mean in medicine?
Rupture of bacterial cells due to mechanical force, chemical action, or the lytic growth of BACTERIOPHAGES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Bacteriolysis known by any other names?
Yes. Bacteriolysis is also referred to as Bacteriolyses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Bacteriolysis sit in the medical classification?
Bacteriolysis falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G06.099.115). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001433) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗