hemolysin

[hi-mol-i-sin, hee-muh-lahy-, hem-uh-]

noun

Immunology.

1. a substance, as an antibody, that in cooperation with complement causes dissolution of red blood cells.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemolysin¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; hemo- + lysin

Example Sentences

An antibody for the hemolysin has been produced, but an antitoxin for the other poisonous substance seems to be formed in very small amount.

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