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lysozyme
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[ˈlʌɪzə(ʊ)zʌɪm], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an enzyme which catalyses the destruction of the cell walls of certain bacteria, and occurs notably in tears and egg white
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Origin
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early 20th century: from lysis + a shortened form of enzyme
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