trihexosidase en · NOUN
Etymology
From trihexoside + -ase.
Meanings
- Any enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of a trihexoside, and often, more specifically, alpha-galactosidase (ceramide trihexosidase), a deficiency of which allows globotriaosylceramide (ceramide trihexoside) to accumulate in the tissues of people with Fabry disease.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| trihexosidases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |