Lysin

//ˈlaɪsɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    any substance or antibody that can cause the destruction (by lysis) of blood cells, bacteria etc
  2. 2
    any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysis wordnet

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λύσις (lúsis) + -in.

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