hemolysin meaning

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hemolysin (noun): any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin.

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Definition of hemolysin

  1. any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin

    Synonyms: haemolysin, erythrolysin, erythrocytolysin

    Type of: organic compound

    Kinds: streptolysin

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in IN · 9-letter words

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