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streptokinase
strep·to·kin·ase [ strèptō kí nàyss, stréptō k nàyss, strèptō kí nàyz ]


noun 
Definition:
 
enzyme produced by bacterium: an enzyme produced by streptococci. Use: dissolving blood clots.
[Mid-20th century. < streptococcal]
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