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hemolysin Meaning

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hemolysin (n)

any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin

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any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin

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The bacterium produces a potent hemolysin that lyses red blood cells.

The virulence of this strain is largely attributed to its high-level expression of hemolysin.

Hemolysin is a major virulence factor of Streptococcus pneumoniae, causing severe pneumonia and meningitis.

The hemolytic activity of the bacteria was significantly reduced after treatment with antioxidants.