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lysin
ly·sin [ lssin ] (plural ly·sins)


noun 
Definition:
 
cell-destroying agent: an agent, e.g. an enzyme or antibody, that is able to destroy cells by disruption of the bounding membrane lysis
[Early 20th century. <lysis]
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