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streptolysin

strep·to·ly·sin
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [strep-tuh-lahy-sin]
    • /ˌstrɛp təˈlaɪ sɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [strep-tuh-lahy-sin]
    • /ˌstrɛp təˈlaɪ sɪn/

Definitions of streptolysin word

  • noun streptolysin a type of hemolysin produced by certain species of streptococcus. 1
  • noun streptolysin a substance that breaks down red blood cells derived from some bacterial strains of streptococci. 0
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Origin of streptolysin

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; strepto- (representing generic names which begin with this element, as Streptococcus) + (hemo)lysin

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Parts of speech for Streptolysin

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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streptolysin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.

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Top questions with streptolysin

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