"secretase" meaning in English

See secretase in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: secretases [plural]
Etymology: From secrete + -ase. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|secrete|ase}} secrete + -ase Head templates: {{en-noun}} secretase (plural secretases)
  1. (biochemistry) An enzyme that "snips" pieces off a longer protein that is embedded in the cell membrane. Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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