STREPTOKINASE AND STREPTODORNASE
\stɹˈɛptəkˌɪne͡ɪs and stɹˈɛptə͡ʊdənˌe͡ɪs], \stɹˈɛptəkˌɪneɪs and stɹˈɛptəʊdənˌeɪs], \s_t_ɹ_ˈɛ_p_t_ə_k_ˌɪ_n_eɪ_s a_n_d s_t_ɹ_ˈɛ_p_t_əʊ_d_ə_n_ˌeɪ_s]\
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A mixture of the enzymes (streptokinase and streptodornase) produced by hemolytic streptococci. It is used topically on surface lesions and by instillation in closed body cavities to remove clotted blood or fibrinous or purulent accumulations. It is also used as a skin test antigen in evaluating generalized cell-mediated immunodeficiency. (Dorland, 27th ed) EC 3.-.
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