aminase
|a-mi-nase|
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/ˈæmɪˌneɪs/
enzyme for amino acids
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminase' originates from the combination of 'amino' referring to amino acids and the suffix '-ase' used to denote enzymes.
Historical Evolution
The term 'aminase' was formed by combining 'amino' and '-ase' to describe enzymes that act on amino acids.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an enzyme acting on amino acids,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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