English Explanatory Dictionary

lysozyme

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bacteriolytic (or antibiotic) enzyme found in many animal secretions, and in egg white.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪsəzaɪm/

Word forms

lysozyme lysozymes

Etymology

From lyso- + enzyme.

Synonyms

E1105 when used as a preservative

Derived words

lysozymal
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