lysin

/ˈlaɪsn/
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Definitions of lysin
  1. noun
    any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysis
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    types:
    cytolysin
    a substance that partly or completely destroys animal cells
    type of:
    substance
    a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
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