1) Lysis 
• (n.) Chemical decomposition brought about by bacteria without the addition of oxygen. • (n.) The destruction or dissolution of bacterial cells.
Disruption of the structural integrity of a bacterial cell resulting in release of the cell contents. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(bak-tēr″e-ol´ĭ-sis) destruction or dissolution of bacteria. adj., bacteriolyt´ic., adj.
Bac·te`ri·ol'y·sis noun [ New Latin ; from Greek ..., ..., a staff + ... a loosing.] 1. Chemical decomposition brought about by bacteria without the addition of oxygen. 2. The destruction or dissolution of bacterial cells. -- 
Type: Term Pronunciation: bak-tēr′ē-ol′i-sis Definitions: 1. The dissolution of bacteria, by means of enzymes, hypotonic solutions, or specific antibody and complement.
[n] - dissolution or destruction of bacteria
noun dissolution or destruction of bacteria