The lysis (breakdown) of cancer cells. This can be caused by chemical or physical means (for example, strong detergents or high-energy sound waves) or by infection with a strain of virus that can lyse cells.
Destruction of a neoplasm; sometimes used with reference to the reduction of any swelling or mass. ... Origin: onco-+ G. Lysis, dissolution ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ong-kol´ĭ-sis) destruction or dissolution of tumor cells. adj., oncolyt´ic., adj.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ong-kol′i-sis Definitions: 1. Destruction of a neoplasm; sometimes used with reference to the reduction of any swelling or mass.
oncolysis 1. The destruction of a tumor or tumor cells. 2. The reduction of any swelling or mass. 3. Destruction of a neoplasm; sometimes used with reference to the reduction of any swelling or mass.