Words Containing LYSO

36 words contain LYSO anywhere. Scores range up to 28 points (LYSOGENIZATIONS), averaging 18.1 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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A phage that can remain dormant within its host.

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Relating to the ability of a virus to integrate into a host's DNA.

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Plural of LYSOGENICITY.

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State of a bacterium carrying a phage in its genome.

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Plural of LYSOGENY.

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Process of a phage integrating into a bacterium's genome.

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Plural of LYSOGENISATION.

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To integrate into a bacterium's genome; alternate spelling of lysogenize.

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Past tense of LYSOGENISE.

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Third-person singular present tense of LYSOGENISE.

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Present participle of LYSOGENISE.

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Process of a phage integrating into a bacterium's genome.

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Plural of LYSOGENIZATION.

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To cause a bacterium to integrate viral DNA into its genome.

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Past tense of LYSOGENIZE.

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Third-person singular present tense of LYSOGENIZE.

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Present participle of LYSOGENIZE.

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Plural of LYSOGEN.

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The integration of a phage's nucleic acid into a host bacterium.

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A disinfectant made from cresols and soap.

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Lysophospholipid derived from lecithin.

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Plural of LYSOLECITHIN.

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Plural of LYSOL.

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Relating to or originating in lysosomes.

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A cell organelle containing digestive enzymes.

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Plural of LYSOSOME.

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An enzyme that destroys bacterial cell walls.

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Plural of LYSOZYME.

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A polyribosome; a cluster of ribosomes translating a single mRNA.

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Plural of POLYSOME.

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Having one or more extra chromosomes.

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Plural of POLYSOMIC.

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Plural of POLYSOMY.

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The condition of having extra chromosomes in somatic cells.

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An emulsifier derived from sorbitan and fatty acids, used in foods and drugs.

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Definition

Plural of POLYSORBATE.

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How many words containing lyso are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain LYSO anywhere?

LYSOGENIZATIONS scores 28 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.