enzymology

[ en-zahy-mol-uh-jee, -zi- ]

noun

1. the branch of biology that deals with the chemistry, biochemistry, and effects of enzymes.

enzymology

/ ˌɛnzaɪˈmɒlədʒɪ; ˌɛnzaɪməˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the branch of science concerned with the study of enzymes

Derived Forms

• ˌenzyˈmologist, noun
• enzymological, adjective

Other Words From

• enzy·molo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enzymology¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; enzyme + -o- + -logy