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Noun: tyrosinase  ti'ró-si,neys or tI'ró-si,neyz or 'tI-ru-si,neyz
  1. An enzyme, similar to catechol oxidase, that catalyses the production of phenolic pigments such as melanin
    - monophenol monooxygenase

Derived forms: tyrosinases

Type of: enzyme

Encyclopedia: Tyrosinase

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