LYSOZYME


Meaning of LYSOZYME in English

/luy"seuh zuym'/ , n. Biochem.

an enzyme that is destructive of bacteria and functions as an antiseptic, found in tears, leukocytes, mucus, egg albumin, and certain plants.

[ 1920-25; LYSO- + (EN)ZYME ]

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