acylase

noun

ac·​yl·​ase -ˌlās, -ˌlāz How to pronounce acylase (audio)
: any of several enzymes that hydrolyze acylated amino acids

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“Acylase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acylase. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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