[‡1960–65; thrombo- + -lysis]-lysis is a combining form with the meaning “breaking down, loosening, decomposition,” usedin the formation of compound words. Other words that use the affix -lysis include: analysis, electrolysis, paralysis
Examples of 'thrombolysis' in a sentence
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Any treatment outside this timescale would involve thrombolysis.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Nearly nine out of ten found to be eligible for the clot-busting treatment thrombolysis received it in 2015/16.