amidases
|a-mi-das-es|
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/əˈmaɪˌdeɪsɪz/
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/əˈmɪˌdeɪsɪz/
(amidase)
enzyme breaking amide bonds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidase' originates from 'amide' and the suffix '-ase', where 'amide' refers to a type of chemical compound and '-ase' is used to denote enzymes.
Historical Evolution
'amide' combined with the suffix '-ase' to form the modern English word 'amidase'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to enzymes breaking down amide bonds, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of amide bonds in molecules.
Amidases play a crucial role in the metabolism of certain drugs.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/14 08:36