acetylase

noun

acet·​y·​lase ə-ˈset-ᵊl-ˌās How to pronounce acetylase (audio)
: any of a class of enzymes that accelerate the synthesis of acetic acid esters (as acetylcholine)

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“Acetylase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acetylase. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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