How to pronounce“lysozyme”in English
IPA/ˈlaɪsəzaɪm/
Syllablesly·so·zyme
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Definitions of “lysozyme”
noun
A bacteriolytic (or antibiotic) enzyme found in many animal secretions, and in egg white.
“[Alexander Fleming] had in 1923 discovered lysozyme, an antimicrobial enzyme found in saliva, mucus and tears as part of the body’s first line of defence against invading pathogens.”
Synonyms:e1105 when used as a preservative