apyrase

noun

ap·​y·​rase ˈa-pə-ˌrās 

-ˌrāz

: any of several enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP to AMP with the liberation of phosphate and energy

Word History

Etymology

adenosine + pyrophosphate + -ase

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

apyrase

noun

ap·​y·​rase ˈap-ə-ˌrās, -ˌrāz 

: any of several enzymes that hydrolyze ATP with the liberation of phosphate and energy