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urease Definition

ure·ase (yo̵orē ās′, -āz′)

noun

an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide or ammonium carbonate

Etymology: ure(a) + -ase

urease Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • produce: The microorganisms or bacteria that produce urease are enzymes.

Modifies a noun

  • test: The biopsy may be used for histological assessment, microbiological culture and the urease test.
  • activity: The bacterium, introduced into a normal stomach, has the ability to survive the acid pH because of an intense urease activity.

Noun used with modifier

  • enzyme: The test is based on the capacity of H. pylori to secrete the enzyme urease, which hydrolyses urea to ammonia and carbon dioxide.

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