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urease

UK/ˈjʊəɹɪeɪz/ US/ˈjʊəɹɪeɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea into carbon dioxide and ammonia; is present in intestinal bacteria

Origin

From urea + -ase.

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