HEMOLYSIN - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

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

Categories: Organic compound

Synonyms

Hemolysin, Haemolysin, Erythrolysin, Erythrocytolysin

🔗 Related Words

hemo- – A related word in the same word family.

lysin – A related word in the same word family.

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