Carcinolysin

/ˌkɑrsɪˈnɒlɪsɪn/ noun

Definition

An enzyme or substance that has the ability to destroy or dissolve cancer cells.

Etymology

From 'carcino-' (cancer) plus '-lysin' (substance that breaks down or dissolves). This term emerged in cancer research when scientists discovered natural substances that could kill malignant cells.

Kelly Says

Scientists hunting for carcinolysins hope to find natural cell-destroyers—imagine an immune protein or enzyme that specifically recognizes and demolishes cancer cells while leaving healthy cells untouched.

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