carcinolysin

/ˌkɑːrsɪnoʊˈlaɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxin produced by certain species of bacteria, particularly those of the genus Streptomyces, that is capable of killing or damaging cancer cells.

“Researchers are studying the potential of carcinolysin to be used in cancer treatment.”

Synonyms

  • bacterial toxin
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • cancer-causing agent
  • carcinogen