telomerase en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /teˈlɑməɹeɪs/ (US)
- /teˈlɒməɹeɪz/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English telomere Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ ▲ Proto-Indo-European *trísinflu. Proto-Indo-European *dwísder. Ancient Greek διά (diá) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ- (dĭă-) Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- Proto-Indo-European *stísteh₂ti Proto-Hellenic *hístāmi Ancient Greek ῐ̔́στημῐ (hĭ́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ́στᾰσῐς (dĭắstăsĭs) English diastase English -ase English telomerase From telomere + -ase.
Meanings
- An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that adds a specific sequence of DNA to the telomeres of chromosomes after they divide; gives the chromosomes stability over time.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| telomerases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (6)
cmn 端粒酶 (enzyme in eukaryotic cells) · ru теломераза (enzyme in eukaryotic cells) · es telomerasa (enzyme in eukaryotic cells) · fi telomeraasi (enzyme in eukaryotic cells) · pl telomeraza (enzyme in eukaryotic cells) · cs telomeráza (enzyme in eukaryotic cells)