adhesin (0 synonym found)

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Definition of adhesin:

(n) : (biochemistry) Any of several factors that enable bacteria to adhere to epithelial surfaces as a step towards infection.

Definition of adhesin:

(n) : (biochemistry) Any of several factors that enable bacteria to adhere to epithelial surfaces as a step towards infection.

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