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- [lahy-sin]
- /ˈlaɪ sɪn/
- /lˈaɪsɪn/
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- [lahy-sin]
- /ˈlaɪ sɪn/
Definitions of lysin word
- noun lysin an antibody causing the disintegration of erythrocytes or bacterial cells. 1
- noun lysin An antibody or other substance able to cause lysis of cells (especially bacteria). 1
- noun lysin any of a group of antibodies or other agents that cause dissolution of cells against which they are directed 0
- noun lysin any antibody capable of dissolving bacteria, blood corpuscles, etc. 0
- noun lysin any substance or antibody that can cause the destruction (by lysis) of blood cells, bacteria etc. 0
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Origin of lysin
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; lys- + -in2
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Parts of speech for Lysin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lysin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.