proteinase

noun

pro·​tein·​ase ˈprō-tə-ˌnās How to pronounce proteinase (audio)
-ˌnāz;
ˈprō-ˌtē(-ə)-ˌnās How to pronounce proteinase (audio)
-ˌnāz

Examples of proteinase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While spice allergies are rare, a certain enzyme found in ginger (cysteine proteinase GP-1) may trigger allergic reactions in some people. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

protein + -ase

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of proteinase was in 1907

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“Proteinase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proteinase. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

proteinase

noun
pro·​tein·​ase ˈprōt-ᵊn-ˌās How to pronounce proteinase (audio) ˈprō-ˌtēn- How to pronounce proteinase (audio)
ˈprōt-ē-ən-,
-āz

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