English Explanatory Dictionary

iduronidase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enzyme involved in the degeneration of glycosaminoglycans, and found in the lysosomes of cells.

Pronunciation

/ˌaɪ.d͡ʒəˈɹɑn.əˌdeɪs/

Word forms

iduronidase iduronidases

Etymology

From iduronic acid + -ase (“enzyme”).

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