Adhesin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adhesin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of several factors that enable bacteria to adhere to epithelial surfaces as a step towards infection.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of several factors that enable bacteria to adhere to epithelial surfaces as a step towards infection.
Word Forms
- adhesins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fimbrial, adhesine, adhesion, cytoadhesin, adhesive, adaptin.
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