Tyrosinase

noun

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Noun

1
An enzyme, similar to catechol oxidase, that catalyzes the production of phenolic pigments such as melanin. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

monophenol monooxygenase monophenol monooxygenase

Etymology

From tyrosine + -ase.

Related phrases

catechol oxidase

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