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asparaginase
[ uh-spar-uh-juh-neys, -neyz ]
/ əˈspær ə dʒəˌneɪs, -ˌneɪz /
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noun Biochemistry, Pharmacology.
an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of asparagine to aspartic acid and ammonia, used in the treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia.
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Origin of asparaginase
First recorded in 1960–65; asparagine + -ase
Words nearby asparaginase
something thing, a, as one, asonia, sore point, a, asp, asparaginase, asparagine, asparaginic acid, asparagus, asparagus bean, asparagus beetle
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