vasopressinase

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noun

An aminopeptidase enzyme that cleaves vasopressin, oxytocin, and other peptide hormones.

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Meanings

nounvasopressinase (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryAn aminopeptidase enzyme that cleaves vasopressin, oxytocin, and other peptide hormones.

Origin

From vasopressin + -ase.

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

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

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

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