esterase

noun

Meaning

Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an ester

Etymology / origin

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Related words

acetylcholine(English)choline(English)naphthyl(English)naphthol(English)leucocyte(English)neuropathy(English)ach(English)methylesterase(English)

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Sources

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esterase — meaning and etymology | WikiWord