ELASTASE

elastase

(noun) a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

elastase (countable and uncountable, plural elastases)

An endopeptidase enzyme involved in the breakdown of elastin.

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