streptolysin

noun

strep·​to·​ly·​sin ˌstrep-tə-ˈlī-sᵊn 

: an antigenic hemolysin produced by streptococci

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for streptolysin

• hemolysin
• rifampicin
• bisson
• christen
• frisson
• glisten
• listen
• nissen

Medical Definition

streptolysin

noun

strep·​to·​ly·​sin ˌstrep-tə-ˈlīs-ᵊn 

: any of various antigenic hemolysins produced by streptococci