galactosidase
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ga·lac·to·si·dase

noun \gə-ˌlak-ˈtō-sə-ˌdās, -zə-ˌdāz\

Definition of GALACTOSIDASE

: an enzyme (as lactase) that hydrolyzes a galactoside

First Known Use of GALACTOSIDASE

1917

ga·lac·to·si·dase

noun \gə-ˌlak-ˈtō-sə-ˌdās, -zə-ˌdāz\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of GALACTOSIDASE

: an enzyme (as lactase) that hydrolyzes a galactoside

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