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erythrolysin

/ˌɛr.ɪˈθrɒl.ɪ.sɪn/

Traduction: Substance qui provoque la destruction des globules rouges (érythrocytes) et la libération de leur hémoglobine.

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noun

/ˌɛr.ɪˈθrɒl.ɪ.sɪn/C2formalscientific
  • frSubstance qui provoque la destruction des globules rouges (érythrocytes) et la libération de leur hémoglobine.

A noun referring to any substance that causes the destruction of red blood cells and the release of their hemoglobin.

  1. Red blood cell lysing agentC2formalmedical

    A substance that causes the destruction of red blood cells, releasing hemoglobin.

    frérythrolysine

    • The presence of erythrolysin in the blood sample indicated a severe hemolytic reaction.
    • Certain bacterial toxins act as erythrolysin, breaking down red blood cells.
    • The scientist studied the effects of erythrolysin on cell membranes.

    Synonymeserythrocytolysinhaemolysin