A leukocidin is a type of cytotoxin created by some types of bacteria. It is a type of pore forming toxin. Leukocidins get their names by killing (`-cide`) leukocytes. One type is Panton-Valentine leukocidin. ...
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A heat-labile substance that is elaborated by many strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and pneumococci and manifests a destructive action on leukocytes, with or without lysis of the cells. ... Origin: Leukocyte + L. Caedo, to kill ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(loo″ko-si´din) a substance toxic to leukocytes, killing the cells with or without lysis. a type of exotoxin produced by pathogenic bacteria such as staphylococci or streptococci; it destroys leukocytes and may also damage monocytes and macrophages.
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A substance able to destroy phagocytes.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lū′kō-sī′din, lū-kō-sī′din Definitions: 1. A heat-labile substance that is elaborated by many strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and pneumococci and manifests a destructive action on leukocytes, with or without lysis of the cells.
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class of exotoxin that targets and lyses leukocytes
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