CASPASE

caspase

(noun) any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Short for cysteine aspartase.

Noun

caspase (plural caspases)

(enzyme) Any of several intracellular proteolytic enzymes that mediate apoptosis.

Anagrams

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14 May 2024

CHOKER

(noun) an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; “he could win if he wasn’t a choker”


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