Definitions for lysozymeˈlaɪ səˌzaɪm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ly•so•zymeˈlaɪ səˌzaɪm(n.)
an enzyme that is destructive of bacteria and functions as an antiseptic, found in tears, leukocytes, mucus, egg albumin, and certain plants.
Category: Biochemistry
Origin of lysozyme:
1920–25; lyso - + (en )zyme
Princeton's WordNet
lysozyme, muramidase(noun)
an enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria
Wiktionary
lysozyme(Noun)
A bacteriolytic (or antibiotic) enzyme found in many animal secretions, and in egg white.
Origin: From lyso- + enzyme.
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