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 Definitions of lysozyme  [ˈlaɪ səˌzaɪm]  

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Definition of 'lysozyme' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

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

Etymology:  (1920–25; lyso - + (en )zyme)

Definition of 'lysozyme' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) lysozyme, muramidase
an enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria

'lysozyme' - Nearby Entries  

lysogeny  lysol  lysosome  lysozyme  lyssa  lyssavirus  lythraceae  



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