phosphomonoesterase

noun

: a phosphatase that acts on monoesters

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phosphomonoesterase was in 1932

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“Phosphomonoesterase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphomonoesterase. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

phosphomonoesterase

noun
: a phosphatase that acts on monoesters (as glucose phosphate)
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