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/lɪˈpɑk.sɪd͡ʒ.əˌneɪs/ · noun
(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Use lipoxygenase when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Lipoxygenase means (biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Common synonyms include lipoxidase, LOX.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use lipoxygenase where its definition matches the intended context.
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