beta-lactamase
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editFrom beta-lactam + -ase.
Noun
editbeta-lactamase (plural beta-lactamases)
- (biochemistry) An enzyme produced by certain bacteria, responsible for their resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin.
- Hypernym: lactamase
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editenzyme produced by certain bacteria, responsible for their resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics
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