dehydrogenase

noun

de·​hy·​dro·​ge·​nase ˌdē-(ˌ)hī-ˈdrä-jə-ˌnās How to pronounce dehydrogenase (audio)
(ˌ)dē-ˈhī-drə-jə-,
-ˌnāz
: an enzyme that accelerates the removal of hydrogen from metabolites and its transfer to other substances compare succinate dehydrogenase

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An enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde. John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024 Similarly, researchers are eagerly watching the development of drugs that target the metabolic enzymes isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) or 2 (IDH2), which are mutated in AML and gliomas. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2024 An Expert Weighs In She further explains that some people may also be missing alcohol dehydrogenase, a key enzyme that helps the body break down alcohol. Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 Their bodies have lower amounts of alcohol dehydrogenases, an enzyme needed to break down alcohol. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dehydrogenase 

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First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dehydrogenase was in 1923

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“Dehydrogenase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydrogenase. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

dehydrogenase

noun
de·​hy·​dro·​ge·​nase ˌdē-(ˌ)hī-ˈdräj-ə-ˌnās How to pronounce dehydrogenase (audio)
(ˈ)dē-ˈhī-drə-jə-
: an enzyme that speeds up the removal and transfer of hydrogen

Medical Definition

dehydrogenase

noun
de·​hy·​dro·​ge·​nase ˌdē-(ˌ)hī-ˈdräj-ə-ˌnās How to pronounce dehydrogenase (audio) (ˈ)dē-ˈhī-drə-jə- How to pronounce dehydrogenase (audio)
-ˌnāz
: an enzyme that accelerates the removal of hydrogen from metabolites and its transfer to other substances see alcohol dehydrogenase, succinate dehydrogenase
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