"tyrosinase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tyrosinases [plural]
Etymology: tyrosine + -ase Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tyrosine|ase}} tyrosine + -ase Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} tyrosinase (countable and uncountable, plural tyrosinases)
  1. (biochemistry) An enzyme, similar to catechol oxidase, that catalyzes the production of phenolic pigments such as melanin. Wikipedia link: tyrosinase Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Enzymes Synonyms: monophenol monooxygenase Related terms: catechol oxidase

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