Telomerase

//teˈlɑməɹeɪs// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that adds a specific sequence of DNA to the telomeres of chromosomes after they divide; gives the chromosomes stability over time.
  2. 2
    an enzyme in eukaryotic cells that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes after they divide wordnet

Etymology

From telomere + -ase.

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