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lysozyme

/ˈlaɪ.sə.zaɪm/

Traduction: Enzyme présente dans les fluides biologiques tels que la salive, la sueur et les larmes, qui détruit les parois cellulaires de certaines bactéries, agissant comme un agent antimicrobien naturel.

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/ˈlaɪ.sə.zaɪm/C1formalscientific
  • frEnzyme présente dans les fluides biologiques tels que la salive, la sueur et les larmes, qui détruit les parois cellulaires de certaines bactéries, agissant comme un agent antimicrobien naturel.

An enzyme present in bodily fluids such as saliva, sweat, and tears that breaks down the cell walls of certain bacteria, acting as a natural antimicrobial agent.

  1. Antibacterial enzymeC1formalscientific

    An enzyme naturally present in bodily secretions such as saliva, tears, and sweat that breaks down the cell walls of certain bacteria, acting as a mild antimicrobial agent.

    frLysozyme

    • Lysozyme in tears helps protect the eyes from bacterial infections.
    • The presence of lysozyme in saliva is part of the body's first line of defense.
    • Researchers study lysozyme to understand its role in the immune system.

    Synonymesmuramidase

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  • lysozymes plural form
  • lysozymes' possessive plural form
  • lysozyme's possessive singular form