English Explanatory Dictionary

cholinesterase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of choline-based esters (acetylcholine or butyrylcholine).

Word forms

cholinesterase cholinesterases

Etymology

From choline + esterase.

Derived words

anticholinesterase cholinesterasic pseudocholinesterase
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