noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any enzyme that activates a gene
2. 2
   a thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

tissue plasminogen activator

Etymology

From active + -ase.

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