lipoxygenase

English

Etymology

From lip- +‎ oxygenase.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /lɪˈpɑk.sɪd͡ʒ.əˌneɪs/, /laɪˈpɑk.sɪd͡ʒ.əˌneɪs/

Noun

lipoxygenase (plural lipoxygenases)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids

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