Meanings
nouncyclase (plural cyclases)
plural cyclases
- biochemistryAny enzyme that catalyzes the cyclization of a compound
Origin
From cyclo- + -ase or cycle + -ase.
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cyclase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cyclase
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