erythrolysin

Definitions of erythrolysin

1. noun

   any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin
   synonyms: erythrocytolysin, haemolysin, hemolysin

   types:

   streptolysin

   any of several hemolysins derived from strains of streptococcus

   type of:

   organic compound

   any compound of carbon and another element or a radical