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neuraminidase

/ ˌnjʊərəˈmɪnɪdeɪz /

noun

  1. any of various enzymes, found esp in viruses, that catalyse the breakdown of glucosides containing neuraminic acid, an amino sugar


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Word History and Origins

Origin of neuraminidase1

C20: from neuramin ( ic acid ) (from neuro- + amine + -ic ) + -ide + -ase

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