Cholinesterase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cholinesterase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of choline-based esters (acetylcholine or butyrylcholine).
Meaning
(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of choline-based esters (acetylcholine or butyrylcholine).
Example Sentences
The little tablets she has to take inhibit cholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Word Forms
- cholinesterases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include activity, acetylcholinesterase, pseudocholinesterase, propionylcholinesterase, acetylesterase, butyrocholinesterase.
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