"penicillinase" meaning in All languages combined

See penicillinase on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: penicillinases [plural]
Etymology: From penicillin + -ase. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|penicillin|ase}} penicillin + -ase Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} penicillinase (countable and uncountable, plural penicillinases)
  1. (biochemistry) A specific type of beta-lactamase showing specificity for penicillins. Wikipedia link: penicillinase Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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