Adhesin Definition
ăd-hēsĭn, -zĭn
noun
Any of various substances present on the cell membranes of bacteria that facilitate binding to the cell of a host and that are used as antigens in some vaccines because their location on the cell surface makes them accessible to antibodies.
American Heritage
Any of various substances present on the surfaces of bacterial cells that facilitate binding to the cells of a host and that are used as antigens in some vaccines.
American Heritage Medicine
Other Word Forms of Adhesin
Noun
Singular:
adhesin
Plural:
adhesinsOrigin of Adhesin
adhes(ion) –in
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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