- lactenin
- lac·te·nin
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lactenin
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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 — ˈlaktənə̇n noun ( s) Etymology: perhaps from lact + nitrogen + in : a nitrogenous substance present in milk that inhibits bacterial growth … Useful english dictionary
