EFFLUX

Efflux

Active efflux is a mechanism responsible for the moving of toxic substances and antibiotics out of the cell; this is considered to be a vital part of xenobiotic metabolism. This mechanism is important in medicine as it can contribute to bacterial antibiotic resistance.

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efflux

Noun

  1. The process of flowing out.
    We all age through the efflux of time.
    The efflux of matter from a boil can be painful.
  2. That which has flowed out.
    the efflux of a boil

Verb

  1. To run out.
  2. To flow forth.
  3. To pass away.


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