Where does “protease” come from?
protease (Portuguese) comes from Portuguese -ase — ase.
protease (Portuguese): protease any of a group of enzymes that cleave proteins
Definitions
- protease any of a group of enzymes that cleave proteins
Ancestry of “protease”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portuguese | -ase | ase |