cytolysin

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cytolysin

[si-tol´ĭ-sin]

a substance or antibody that produces cytolysis.

cy·tol·y·sin

(sī-tol'i-sin),

A substance that is, an antibody that effects partial or complete destruction of an animal cell; may require complement.
See also: perforin.

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cytolysin

(sī-tŏl′ĭ-sĭn)

A substance, such as an antibody, capable of dissolving or destroying cells.

cy·tol·y·sin

(sī-tol'i-sin)

A substance, i.e., an antibody, which effects partial or complete destruction of an animal cell; may require complement.
See also: perforin

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