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Definition of Cytolysin
1. Noun. A substance that partly or completely destroys animal cells.
Generic synonyms: Lysin
Definition of Cytolysin
1. Noun. (biology) Any substance (especially an antibody) capable of breaking down the structure of a cell ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cytolysin
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Medical Definition of Cytolysin
1. A substance i.e., an antibody that effects partial or complete destruction of an animal cell; may require complement. See: perforin. (05 Mar 2000)