beta-lactamase | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry,biochemistry) enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic | |
Synonyms: | penicillinase | |
Related terms: | enzyme | |
beta-lactamase | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry,biochemistry) enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic | |
Synonyms: | penicillinase | |
Related terms: | enzyme | |