oxygenase

noun

ox·​y·​gen·​ase ˈäk-si-jə-ˌnās, -ˌnāz How to pronounce oxygenase (audio)
: an enzyme that catalyzes the reaction of an organic compound with molecular oxygen

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“Oxygenase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/oxygenase. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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