acid phosphatase
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acid phosphatase

noun

Definition of ACID PHOSPHATASE

: a phosphatase (as the phosphomonoesterase from the prostate gland) optimally active in acid medium

First Known Use of ACID PHOSPHATASE

1949

acid phosphatase

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ACID PHOSPHATASE

: a phosphatase (as the phosphomonoesterase from the prostate gland) optimally active in acid medium

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