secretase en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English secrete Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ́στᾰσῐς (dĭắstăsĭs) English diastase English -ase English secretase From secrete + -ase.
Meanings
- An enzyme that "snips" pieces off a longer protein that is embedded in the cell membrane.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| secretases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |