heterolysis

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

1. n. Biology Dissolution of cells or protein components in one species by the action of lysins or enzymes from another.
2. n. Chemistry An organic reaction in which the breaking of bonds leads to the formation of ion pairs.

Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

1. n. The destruction of cells by heterolysins. See autolysis.

Wiktionary

1. n. chemistry In organic chemistry, the splitting of a molecule to form a pair of oppositely charged ions
2. n. biology The disruption of blood cells by a heterolysin, or by enzymes from another species