galactosylceramidase

ga·lac·to·syl·ce·ram·i·dase
/ɡəˌlæktəsɪlsəˈɹæmaɪdeɪs/

noun

An enzyme that removes galactose from ceramide derivatives (galactocerebrosides).

Similar
galactocerebrosidase
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Meanings

noungalactosylceramidase (plural galactosylceramidases)

plural galactosylceramidases

  1. biochemistryAn enzyme that removes galactose from ceramide derivatives (galactocerebrosides).

    Synonyms: galactocerebrosidase

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn enzyme that removes galactose from ceramide derivatives (galactocerebrosides).

Similar
galactocerebrosidase

Origin

From galactosyl + ceramide + -ase.

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galactosylceramidase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/galactosylceramidase

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