streptolysin en · NOUN
Etymology
From strepto- + lysin.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of various exotoxins that destroy red blood cells by breaking their membranes, and are produced by certain strains of streptococcus
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| streptolysins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
fi streptolysiini (exotoxin)