lactenin

lactenin
\\ˈlaktənə̇n\ noun (-s)
Etymology: perhaps from lact- + nitrogen + -in
: a nitrogenous substance present in milk that inhibits bacterial growth

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  • Lactenin — is a nitrogenous substance present in milk. It has antimicrobial properties. The spermicidal property of lactenin is important, as milk is used as a semen extender in artificial insemination of animals. Lactenins will not be destroyed at normal… …   Wikipedia

  • lactenin — An antibacterial agent active against streptococci isolated from cow s milk. * * * lac·te·nin lak tə nən n a nitrogenous substance present in milk that inhibits bacterial growth * * * lac·te·nin (lakґtə nin) a bacteriostatic substance in… …   Medical dictionary

  • lactenin — lac·te·nin …   English syllables

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