proenzyme
25 points
English
9 letters
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Valid in: UK dictionary
Definitions
noun
any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and require some change (such as the hydrolysis of a fragment that masks an active enzyme) to become active
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural proenzymes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and require some chang
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Anagrams
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