"melittin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /mɛˈlɪt.ɪn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /məˈlɪt.ən/ [General-American] Forms: melittins [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from German Melittin, from Attic Greek μέλιττα (mélitta, “bee”) + German -in. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Melittin}} German Melittin, {{af|en|μέλιττα|-in|lang1=grc-att|lang2=de|t1=bee}} Attic Greek μέλιττα (mélitta, “bee”) + German -in Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} melittin (countable and uncountable, plural melittins)
  1. (biochemistry) A peptide, containing 26 amino acids, which is present in bee venom and has been used experimentally as an antibacterial agent, especially against penicillin-resistant bacteria. Wikipedia link: melittin Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry Categories (lifeform): Bees

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