cholinesterase

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Etymology

From choline +‎ esterase.

Noun

cholinesterase (plural cholinesterases)

  1. (biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of choline-based esters (acetylcholine or butyrylcholine).
    Hyponyms: acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase
    • 2020, Avni Doshi, Burnt Sugar, Hamish Hamilton, page 11:
      The little tablets she has to take inhibit cholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

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