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adenosine triphosphatase

American  
[trahy-fos-fuh-teys, -eyz] / traɪˈfɒs fəˌteɪs, -ˌeɪz /

noun

Biochemistry.

  1. ATPase.

Etymology

Origin of adenosine triphosphatase

First recorded in 1940–45; triphosphate + -ase

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Dr. Skou discovered the enzyme known as sodium-potassium stimulated adenosine triphosphatase, which maintains the balance of sodium and potassium ions in the cell.

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2018

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