
Pneumolysin
UK
/njuːməˈlaɪsɪn/
US
/nuˈmɑːləˌsaɪn/

Translation pneumolysin into russian
pneumolysin
NounUK
/njuːməˈlaɪsɪn/
US
/nuˈmɑːləˌsaɪn/
Pneumolysin is a toxin produced by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Пневмолизин - это токсин, производимый Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Definitions
pneumolysin
NounUK
/njuːməˈlaɪsɪn/
US
/nuˈmɑːləˌsaɪn/
A toxin produced by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae that can cause damage to host tissues and contribute to the pathogenicity of the bacteria.
The presence of pneumolysin in the patient's sample indicated a severe Streptococcus pneumoniae infection.