cytolysin
noun
cy·to·ly·sin
ˌsī-tə-ˈlī-sᵊn 
: a substance (such as an antibody that lyses bacteria) producing cytolysis
Examples of cytolysin in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Instead, the researchers identified a cell-destroying toxin called cytolysin produced by select strains of E. faecalis as the likely reason that some patients with alcoholic liver disease had severe symptoms.
—
Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, 13 Nov. 2019
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, 13 Nov. 2019
Cite this Entry
“Cytolysin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cytolysin. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
cytolysin
noun
cy·to·ly·sin
ˌsīt-ᵊl-ˈīs-ᵊn
: a substance (as an antibody that lyses bacteria) producing cytolysis
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share