Lysin definitions

lī'sĭn
An antibody that is capable of causing the destruction or dissolution of red blood cells, bacteria, or other cellular elements.
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A substance that causes lysis.
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A substance that is capable of causing lysis.
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An antibody that acts in conjunction with complement to cause lysis of cells.
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Any antibody capable of dissolving bacteria, blood corpuscles, etc.
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Any substance or antibody that can cause the destruction (by lysis) of blood cells, bacteria etc.
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