Word Study
acetyl group |
acetyl radical |
acetylate |
acetylation |
acetylcholine |
acetylcholinesterase
| acetylene
| acetylenic
| acetylic
| acetylise
| acetylize
acetylcholinesterase
CIDE DICTIONARY
acetylcholinesterase, n.
an enzyme which exists in nerve cells and hydrolyses acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid.
"It is essential for neurotransmission at autonomous synapses and neuromuscular junctions, and its inhibition by acetylcholinesterase inhibitors can paralyze or kill an animal."
[PJC]
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