Pseudocholinesterase
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pseudocholinesterase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) One of the two types of cholinesterase (the other being acetylcholinesterase), found primarily in the liver where it hydrolyses butyrylcholine.
Meaning
(biochemistry) One of the two types of cholinesterase (the other being acetylcholinesterase), found primarily in the liver where it hydrolyses butyrylcholine.
Word Forms
- pseudocholinesterases
Synonyms for pseudocholinesterase
Depending on context, synonyms include butyrylcholinesterase.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include butyrocholinesterase, cholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, propionylcholinesterase, acetylcholinesterase, antiacetylcholinesterase.
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