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Hemolysin

Description:

Hemolysin is a protein or enzyme produced by certain microorganisms that is capable of causing the destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis). It is typically associated with various bacterial infections and can be toxic to the host.

Samples Sentences:

Noun - Singular:

1. The hemolysin secreted by the bacteria was responsible for the destruction of the red blood cells.

2. The presence of hemolysin in the patient's blood confirmed the bacterial infection.

Noun - Plural:

1. Researchers studied the different types of hemolysins produced by bacteria.

2. The identification of particular hemolysins helped diagnose the specific bacterial strain.

Adjective:

1. The hemolysin activity of the bacterial culture was observed under a microscope.

2. The patient exhibited symptoms of a hemolysin-related infection.

Verb:

1. The bacteria hemolyzed the red blood cells in the laboratory.

2. The toxin released by the microorganism can hemolyze the host's cells.

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