| bacteriotoxin | 1. <microbiology> A toxic substance which is produced by bacteria. 2. <pharmacology> A substance which is toxic to bacteria. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| bacteriotropic | Turning toward or moving in the direction of bacteria; having an affinity for bacteria. Origin: bacterio-+ G. Trope, a turning (05 Mar 2000) |
| bacteriotropic substance | Opsonin or other substance that alters bacterial cells in such a manner that they are more susceptible to phagocytic action. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bacteriotropin | <microbiology> Something which combines with bacteria, such as an antibody, so that the bacteria becomes more likely to get destroyed by its host's immune system. (09 Oct 1997) |
| bacteriotrypsin | A trypsin-like enzyme produced by bacteria, particularly Vibrio cholerae. (05 Mar 2000) |