rho·da·nese
| \ ˈrōd-ə-ˌnēz, -ˌnēs
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Medical Definition of rhodanese
: a crystallizable enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of cyanide and thiosulfate to thiocyanate and sulfite and that occurs in animal tissues and bacteria
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“Rhodanese.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rhodanese. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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