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phosphatase
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phos·pha·tase  (fsf-ts, -tz)
n.
Any of numerous enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of esters of phosphoric acid and are important in the absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates, nucleotides, and phospholipids and in the calcification of bone.
[phosphat(e) + -ase.]
phosphatase [ˈfɒsfəˌteɪs -ˌteɪz]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
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Noun1.phosphatase - any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
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