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acetyltransferase

noun

ace·​tyl·​trans·​fer·​ase -ˈtran(t)s-fər-ˌās, -ˌāz How to pronounce acetyltransferase (audio)
: any of several enzymes that catalyze the transfer of acetyl groups

called also transacetylase

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“Acetyltransferase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acetyltransferase. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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