noun
- enzymes that break down bacterial cell walls and are found naturally in tears, saliva, and egg whites
Usage: biochemistry; plural form
Examples
- Lysozymes in tears help protect the eyes from bacterial infections.
- The researcher studied how lysozymes destroy harmful bacteria.
- Egg whites contain high concentrations of lysozymes.
- Lysozymes are part of the body’s natural defense system.
- Scientists use lysozymes in laboratory experiments to break down cell walls.
- The antimicrobial properties of lysozymes make them valuable in food preservation.