Meaning of HEMOLYSIN

Pronunciation:			hi'mâlisin
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin
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	Synonyms:		erythrocytolysin, erythrolysin, haemolysin
	See Also:		organic compound, streptolysin
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Hemolysin is an antibody or one of a group of bacterial toxins which, when a complement is also present, can destroy red blood cells by attacking their cytoplasmic membranes and causing them to lyse.