"phenoloxidase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: phenoloxidases [plural]
Etymology: From phenol + oxidase. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|phenol|oxidase}} phenol + oxidase Head templates: {{en-noun}} phenoloxidase (plural phenoloxidases)
  1. (biochemistry) An enzyme which catalyzes phenol oxidation, and which is often involved in melanization processes Categories (topical): Enzymes Synonyms: phenol oxidase Translations (an enzyme which catalyzes phenol oxidation): fenoloxidase [feminine] (Portuguese)

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