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streptolysin

noun strep·to·ly·sin \ ˌstrep-tə-ˈlī-sᵊn \

Definition of streptolysin

: an antigenic hemolysin produced by streptococci

First Known Use of streptolysin

1904

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streptolysin

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

medical Definition of streptolysin

: any of various antigenic hemolysins produced by streptococci

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