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hemolysin

Pronunciation: [hiːməˈlaɪsɪn]

Word

Context: "science"

(noun) a type of substance produced by certain bacteria that can destroy red blood cells. It is often studied in biology and medicine to understand how infections can affect the body.

Example

The research showed that the hemolysin produced by the bacteria can significantly weaken the immune system.

Example

The bacteria in that sample did not produce any hemolysin, so the test results were normal.

Example

What role does hemolysin play in bacterial infections?

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