apyrase

noun

ap·​y·​rase ˈa-pə-ˌrās 

-ˌrāz

: any of several enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP to AMP with the liberation of phosphate and energy

Word History

Etymology

adenosine + pyrophosphate + -ase

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for apyrase

• aldolase
• alleyways
• amylase
• anaphase
• anhydrase
• anyways
• arginase
• cabarets
• carriageways
• castaways
• catalase
• cellulase

Medical Definition

apyrase

noun

ap·​y·​rase ˈap-ə-ˌrās, -ˌrāz 

: any of several enzymes that hydrolyze ATP with the liberation of phosphate and energy