pneumolysin en · NOUN
Etymology
From pneumo- + lyse + -in.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A putative virulence factor of the gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. It has a range of biological activity, including the ability to lyse and interfere with the function of cells and soluble molecules of the immune system.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pneumolysins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |