"relaxase" meaning in English

See relaxase in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: relaxases [plural]
Etymology: From relax + -ase. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|relax|ase}} relax + -ase Head templates: {{en-noun}} relaxase (plural relaxases)
  1. (biochemistry) A single-stranded DNA transesterase produced by some prokaryotes and viruses. Wikipedia link: relaxase Categories (topical): Enzymes

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