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strep•to•dor•nase
(strep′tō dôr′nās, -nāz),USA pronunciation n. [Biochem., Pharm.]
- Biochemistry, Drugsa deoxyribonuclease, obtained from hemolytic streptococci, used in medicine for decomposing blood clots and fibrinous and purulent matter.
- strepto- + d(e)o(xy)r(ibo)n(ucle)ase