nitric oxide synthase
noun
: any of various enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of arginine to form nitric oxide and citrulline
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“Nitric oxide synthase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nitric%20oxide%20synthase. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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