Bioscavenger

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A biochemical scavenger

    "The exact physiological function of BChE remains elusive, although it acts as an endogenous bioscavenger for anticholinesterase agents."

Example

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"The exact physiological function of BChE remains elusive, although it acts as an endogenous bioscavenger for anticholinesterase agents."

Etymology

From bio- + scavenger.

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