lysin

[ lahy-sin ]

nounImmunology, Biochemistry.
  1. an antibody causing the disintegration of erythrocytes or bacterial cells.

Origin of lysin

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; lys- + -in2

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British Dictionary definitions for lysin

lysin

/ (ˈlaɪsɪn) /


noun
  1. any of a group of antibodies or other agents that cause dissolution of cells against which they are directed

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