activase en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Old French actifbor. Middle English actyf English active Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ́στᾰσῐς (dĭắstăsĭs) English diastase English -ase English activase From active + -ase.
Meanings
- Any enzyme that activates a gene
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| activases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |