enzymology
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en·zy·mol·o·gy

noun \ˌen-ˌzī-ˈmä-lə-jē, -zə-\

Definition of ENZYMOLOGY

: a branch of biochemistry that deals with the properties, activity, and significance of enzymes
en·zy·mol·o·gist \-jist\ noun

Origin of ENZYMOLOGY

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: circa 1900

en·zy·mol·o·gy

noun \ˌen-ˌzī-ˈmäl-ə-jē, -zə-\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural en·zy·mol·o·gies

Medical Definition of ENZYMOLOGY

: a branch of biochemistry dealing with enzymes, their nature, activity, and significance
en·zy·mo·log·i·cal \ˌen-ˌzī-mə-ˈläj-i-kəl\ adjective

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