Definition of apyrase
: any of several enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP to AMP with the liberation of phosphate and energy
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Origin and Etymology of apyrase
adenosine + pyrophosphate + -ase
First Known Use: 1945
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apyrase
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ap·y·rase
\ˈap-ə-ˌrās, -ˌrāz\
Medical Definition of apyrase
: any of several enzymes that hydrolyze ATP with the liberation of phosphate and energy
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