Lys: Meaning and Definition of

Lys

Pronunciation: (lēs), [key]
— n.
  1. a river in W Europe, in N France and W Belgium, flowing NE into the Scheldt River at Ghent. 120 mi. (195 km) long.

Lys

Pronunciation: [key]
— Biochem. Biochem.
  1. lysine.

lys-

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. a combining form meaning “lysis,” “decomposition,” used in the formation of compound words: lysin.
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