metalloenzyme

noun

me·​tal·​lo·​en·​zyme mə-ˌtal-ō-ˈen-ˌzīm How to pronounce metalloenzyme (audio)
: an enzyme consisting of a protein linked with a specific metal

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“Metalloenzyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/metalloenzyme. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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