deoxyribonuclease

noun

Any of several enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of DNA.

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DNase
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Meanings

noundeoxyribonuclease (plural deoxyribonucleases)

plural deoxyribonucleases

  1. biochemistryAny of several enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of DNA.

    Synonyms: DNase

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of several enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of DNA.

Similar
DNase
Also see
dornase
Cite this entry
APA

deoxyribonuclease. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deoxyribonuclease

MLA

“deoxyribonuclease.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deoxyribonuclease. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “deoxyribonuclease,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deoxyribonuclease.

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