Histolysis
Histolysis
Histolysis (pronunciation: his-tol-uh-sis) is a biological process that involves the breakdown or dissolution of tissues or cells.
Etymology
The term "Histolysis" is derived from the Greek words "histo" meaning tissue and "lysis" meaning dissolution or destruction.
Process
Histolysis is a natural process that occurs in the body during the metamorphosis of insects and other organisms. It is also a part of the body's response to injury or disease, where damaged tissues are broken down so that they can be replaced by new, healthy cells.
Histolysis is carried out by lysosomes, which are specialized organelles within cells that contain enzymes capable of breaking down various types of biological material. These enzymes are released into the cell or tissue, where they break down the damaged or unnecessary components.
Related Terms
- Histogenesis: The formation and development of tissues from the embryonic cells.
- Histopathology: The study of changes in tissues caused by disease.
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Lysosome: A cell organelle that contains enzymes for the breakdown of waste materials and cellular debris.
See Also
- Cell (biology): The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms.
- Metamorphosis: A biological process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching.
- Enzyme: A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Histolysis
- Wikipedia's article - Histolysis
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