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apyrase

[ap-uh-reys, -reyz]
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noun Biochemistry.
  1. a relatively nonspecific ATPase occurring in plants and molds.
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Origin of apyrase

1940–45; a(denyl)pyr(ophosphat)ase; see adenosine triphosphatase
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apyrase

(ăp′ə-rās′, -rāz′)
n.
  1. Any of various enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP, causing the release of phosphate and energy.
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