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sulfatase

 
Dictionary: sul·fa·tase   (sŭl'fə-tās') pronunciation
 
n.

Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of sulfate esters and are found in animal tissues and bacteria.

[SULFAT(E) + –ASE.]


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Medical Dictionary: sul·fa·tase
 
(sŭl'fə-tās')
n.

Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of sulfuric acid esters and are found in animal tissues and bacteria.

 
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An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sulfate esters.

 
 
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