aromatase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enzyme responsible for aromatization of androgen hormones into estrogens.

Pronunciation

/əˈɹoʊ̯məteɪ̯s/ /əˈɹoʊ̯məteɪ̯z/

Word forms

aromatase aromatases

Synonyms

estrogen synthase estrogen synthetase

Derived words

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