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enzymology

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noun en·zy·mol·o·gy \ˌen-ˌzī-ˈmä-lə-jē, -zə-\

Definition of enzymology

  1. :  a branch of biochemistry that deals with the properties, activity, and significance of enzymes

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International Scientific Vocabulary


First Known Use: circa 1900

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enzymology

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noun en·zy·mol·o·gy \ˌen-ˌzī-ˈmäl-ə-jē, -zə-\

Medical Definition of enzymology

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enzymologies

  1. :  a branch of biochemistry dealing with enzymes, their nature, activity, and significance

enzymological

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