A substance or toxin that breaks down or destroys endothelial cells, the cells lining blood vessels.
From endothelial + -lysin (Greek 'loosening' or 'dissolving'). Medical term from toxicology and immunology.
Some bacterial toxins and snake venoms work as endotheliolysins, destroying blood vessel linings and causing internal bleeding—which is why certain infections can be so dangerous!
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