1 Harsh and strict treatment in the military for cadets is an example of rigor. 2  Freezing weather and ice are examples of the rigors of winter. 3  Difficult and challenging academic courses are an example of academic rigor.  harshness or severity; specif.,
The suffix-lysis means to breakdown; separation; destruction; or loosening.
HEMOLYSIS (hemolyses) Dictionary entry overview: What does hemolysis mean? â¢ HEMOLYSIS (noun) The noun HEMOLYSIS has 1 sense: 1. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin Familiarity information: HEMOLYSIS used as a noun is very rare.