hemolysin
hemolysin · hemolysins
Any substance that damages the membranes of red blood cells and thus releases hemoglobinAny substance (often an exotoxin) that damages the membranes of red blood cells and thus releases hemoglobin.
Meaning
1 sensesAny substance (often an exotoxin) that damages the membranes of red blood cells and thus releases hemoglobin.
any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin
Translations
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plural: hemolysins| Singular | hemolysin |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin:haemolysinerythrolysinerythrocytolysin