streptolysin

Noun

Meaning

any of several hemolysins derived from strains of streptococcus

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

streptococcolysin streptohemolysin

Hypernyms

hemolysin haemolysin erythrocytolysin erythrolysin

Related terms

streptolysis

Examples

Streptolysin, an exotoxin, is the enzyme produced by the bacteria which causes the complete lysis of red blood cells. Source: Internet

There are two types of streptolysin: Streptolysin O (SLO) and streptolysin S (SLS). Source: Internet

Streptolysin S is an oxygen-stable cytotoxin also produced by most GAS strains which results in clearing on the surface of blood agar. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

streptogrisin streptokinase streptolydigin streptolysis streptomonomicin streptomyces