"deoxyribonuclease" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: deoxyribonucleases [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} deoxyribonuclease (plural deoxyribonucleases)
  1. (biochemistry, genetics) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of DNA. Wikipedia link: deoxyribonuclease Categories (topical): Enzymes, Genetics Synonyms: DNase

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