Lactamase Definition
noun
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the opening of a lactam ring, especially one that deactivates a lactam-containing antibiotic.
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Noun
Singular:
lactamase
Plural:
lactamasesOrigin of Lactamase
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lactam + -ase
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