Lysin
[lahy-sin] /ˈlaɪ sɪn/
noun, Immunology, Biochemistry.
1.
an antibody causing the disintegration of erythrocytes or bacterial cells.
/ˈlaɪsɪn/
noun
1.
any of a group of antibodies or other agents that cause dissolution of cells against which they are directed
lysin ly·sin (lī’sĭn)
n.
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