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ATPase

  [ey-tee-pee-eys, -eyz]
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–noun Biochemistry.
adenosine triphosphatase: any of several enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and phosphate.
Origin:
1945–50; ATP + -ase
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ATP·ase   (ā'tē-pē'ās, -āz)   
n.  An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP, releasing energy that is used in the cell; adenosine triphosphatase.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ATPase
Pronunciation: "A-"tE-'pE-"As, -"Az
Function: noun
: an enzyme that hydrolyzes ATP; especially : one that hydrolyzes ATPto ADP and inorganic phosphate called also adenosine triphosphatase
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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ATPase ATP·ase (ā'tē-pē'ās, -āz)
n.
Adenosine triphosphatase; an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP.

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
ATPase
adenosine triphosphatase
The American Heritage® Abbreviations Dictionary, Third Edition
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