tyrosinase
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ty·ros·i·nase
noun \tə-ˈrä-sə-ˌnās, tī-, -ˌnāz\Definition of TYROSINASE
: a copper-containing enzyme that promotes the oxidation of phenols (as tyrosine) and is widespread in plants and animals
First Known Use of TYROSINASE
1896
ty·ros·i·nase
noun \tə-ˈräs-ə-ˌnās, tī-, -ˌnāz\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of TYROSINASE
: an enzyme that promotes the oxidation of phenols (as tyrosine) and is widespread in plants and animals
Learn More About TYROSINASE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: tyrosine
Previous Word in the Dictionary: tyronic
All Words Near: tyrosinase
Previous Word in the Dictionary: tyronic
All Words Near: tyrosinase
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up tyrosinase? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
