"trihexosidase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: trihexosidases [plural]
Etymology: trihexoside + -ase Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|trihexoside|ase}} trihexoside + -ase Head templates: {{en-noun}} trihexosidase (plural trihexosidases)
  1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of a trihexoside, and often, more specifically, alpha-galactosidase (ceramide trihexosidase), a deficiency of which allows globotriaosylceramide (ceramide trihexoside) to accumulate in the tissues of people with Fabry disease. Categories (topical): Enzymes Hyponyms: alpha-d-galactosidase, melibiase

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