dornase alfa
(dôrˈnāsˌ ălˈfə, -nāzˌ)
noun A genetically engineered enzyme used to hydrolyze the DNA in bronchial mucus, facilitating its expectoration, in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
Origin:
Origin: Alteration of (recombinant human) d(e)o(xy)r(ibo)n(ucle)ase (1)
Origin: + alteration of alpha
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