streptolysin

noun strep·to·ly·sin \ˌstrep-tə-ˈlī-s^ən\

Definition of STREPTOLYSIN

: an antigenic hemolysin produced by streptococci

1904

Medical Dictionary

noun strep·to·ly·sin \ˌstrep-tə-ˈlīs-^ən\

: any of various antigenic hemolysins produced by streptococci

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