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Noun lysozyme has 1 sense
- lysozyme, muramidase - an enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria
--1 is a kind of enzyme
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Lysozyme
Lysozyme is a natural enzyme found in various secretions of animals, plants, and bacteria. It works as an antibacterial agent by breaking down bacterial cell walls.
Senses and Usages:
- Noun - Biochemistry:
- A hydrolytic enzyme that catalyzes the destruction of the cell walls of bacteria, found especially in tears, saliva, egg white, and mucus.
- Example Sentence: The lysozyme in tears helps protect the eyes from infections.
- Noun - Biology:
- An enzyme found in bodily fluids, capable of destroying the cell walls of certain bacteria.
- Example Sentence: The scientist studied the lysozyme present in the immune system to understand its antibacterial properties.
- Noun - Food Technology:
- A natural preservative used in food processing to prevent bacterial growth and spoilage.
- Example Sentence: The lysozyme extracted from egg white is used as a food preservative in some products.
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