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DNase

Pronunciation: /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪz/

Definition of DNase

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • an enzyme which catalyses the hydrolysis of DNA into oligonucleotides and smaller molecules. Also called deoxyribonuclease.

Origin:

1940s: from DNA + -ase

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Definition of DNase in the US English dictionary