ZYMOGENE

Noun

zymogene (plural zymogenes)

(biology) One of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; โ€” distinguished from pathogene.

Source: Wiktionary


Zym"o*gene, n. Etym: [Zyme + root of Gr. (Biol.)

Definition: One of a physiological group of globular bacteria which produces fermentations of diverse nature; -- distinguished from pathogene.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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