CEFR C2

aminopherase

noun

Meaning

An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from one molecule to another, commonly known as a transaminase.

Examples

Elevated levels of aminopherase in the bloodstream often signal inflammation or injury to the liver.
The diagnostic test measured the concentration of serum aminopherase to evaluate metabolic function.

Synonyms: transaminase, aminotransferase, enzyme, catalyst

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aminopherase (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: əˌmɪnəˈfɪəreɪs

Definition

An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from one molecule to another, commonly known as a transaminase.

Examples

Elevated levels of aminopherase in the bloodstream often signal inflammation or injury to the liver.
The diagnostic test measured the concentration of serum aminopherase to evaluate metabolic function.
Biochemists study how aminopherase facilitates the synthesis of essential amino acids within the cell.

How to Use aminopherase

serum aminopherase (collocation): The concentration of the enzyme found in blood serum. — "The lab report showed an abnormal increase in serum aminopherase."

Synonyms of aminopherase

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