fucosidase

noun

fu·​co·​si·​dase ˌfyü-ˈkō-sə-ˌdās, -ˌdāz How to pronounce fucosidase (audio)
: an enzyme existing in stereoisomeric alpha and beta forms that catalyzes the metabolism of fucose and some of its derivatives see fucosidosis

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

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