lysis

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.09658
Breaking down of a cell.
Notes:
  1. Lysis may be caused by physical, (bio)chemical, or biological means.
  2. A fluid containing the contents of lysed cells is called a "lysate".
Source:
PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1130 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)