deiodase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enzyme that catalyses the removal of iodine from iodothyronine; its deficiency causes goitre

Word forms

deiodase deiodases

Etymology

From de- + iodo- + -ase.

Synonyms

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