Acetylcholinesterase
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noun.
Any of various enzymes in the blood and in certain tissues that catalyze the hydrolysis of acetylcholine.
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noun.
an enzyme which exists in nerve cells and hydrolyses acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid.
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noun.
An
enzyme
that
catalyzes
the
hydrolysis
of the
neurotransmitter
acetylcholine
into
choline
and
acetic acid
.
Word Usage
"Amniotic fluid acetylcholinesterase is found in gastroschisis but not omphalocele."
Etymologically Related
acetyl
acetylcholine
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
angiogenesis
anhydrase
antibacterial
bioscavenger
butyrylcholinesterase
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
ace