Dornase Alfa Definition

dôrnās ălfə, -nāz
noun
A genetically engineered enzyme used to hydrolyze the DNA in bronchial mucus, facilitating its expectoration, in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
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Origin of Dornase Alfa

  • Alteration of (recombinant human) d(e)o(xy)r(ibo)n(ucle)ase (1) alteration of alpha

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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