globulysis

/ˌɡloʊbyʊˈlɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of breaking down or dissolving globulin proteins in the blood.

“The patient’s condition required a treatment to prevent globulysis and maintain the necessary protein levels in the blood.”

2. noun

The state or process of a serum undergoing globulysis, resulting in the breakdown of its globulin content.

“The researcher studied the effects of globulysis on the serum’s immune function and stability.”

Synonyms

  • globulin degradation
  • protein breakdown

Antonyms

  • globulin formation
  • protein synthesis