lyt·ic \ˈlid.]ik, ˈlit], ]ēk\adjective Etymology: Greek lytikos able to loose, from lytos soluble, that may be untied + -ikos -ic : of or relating to lysis or a lysin : productive of or effecting lysis especially of cells < lytic antibodies > < lytic mechanism in the cell > • lyt·i·cal·ly\-k(ə)lē, -li\adverb