lysozyme

noun
ly·​so·​zyme | \ ˈlī-sə-ˌzīm How to pronounce lysozyme (audio) \

Definition of lysozyme

: a basic bacteriolytic protein that hydrolyzes peptidoglycan and is present in egg white and in human tears and saliva

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But the lysozyme actually had a piezoelectric effect of up to 6.5 picocoulombs per newton. Emily Matchar, Smithsonian, "Your Tears Can Generate Electricity," 19 Oct. 2017 So the researchers added an ingredient to their ink: lysozyme, an enzyme that specializes in opening up bacteria. Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Is that water drinkable? Fast test may hold the answer," 11 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of lysozyme

1922, in the meaning defined above

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lysozyme

noun
ly·​so·​zyme | \ ˈlī-sə-ˌzīm How to pronounce lysozyme (audio) \

Medical Definition of lysozyme

: a basic bacteriolytic protein that hydrolyzes peptidoglycan and is present in egg white and in saliva and tears

called also muramidase