mallein

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Definition of mallein

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noun

(uncountable)A protein fraction obtained from Burkholderia mallei, used in testing for glanders.

“A further supply of mallein has been elaborated; examinations of samples of locusts, urine, etc., have been made.”

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Latin malleus (“glanders”) and suffix -in.

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