Autolysin Definition
ô-tŏlĭ-sĭn, ôtə-līsĭn
noun
A substance, such as an enzyme, that is capable of destroying the cells or tissues of an organism within which it is produced.
American Heritage
A substance that produces autolysis.
Webster's New World
An enzyme that breaks down the cells or tissues within which it is produced.
American Heritage Medicine
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that hydrolyses a component of the cell (tissue) in which it is produced.
Wiktionary
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Noun
Singular:
autolysin
Plural:
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