antisteapsin

/ˌæntɪˈsteɪpsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical compound of antistreptolysin, a substance used to diagnose streptococcal infections, and the suffix -in, often used in chemical names.

“The lab technician was searching for antisteapsin in the patient’s blood sample to confirm the streptococcal infection.”

Synonyms

  • antistreptolysin
  • streptococcal marker

Antonyms

  • antibacterial agent
  • streptococcal inhibitor