galactosylceramidase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enzyme that removes galactose from ceramide derivatives (galactocerebrosides).

Pronunciation

/ɡəˌlæktəsɪlsəˈɹæmaɪdeɪs/

Word forms

galactosylceramidase galactosylceramidases

Etymology

From galactosyl + ceramide + -ase.

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