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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Other Word Forms of Lactamase

Noun

Singular:
lactamase
Plural:
lactamases

Origin of Lactamase

  • lactam +‎ -ase

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