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ribonuclease

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ri·bo·nu·cle·ase  (rb-nkl-s, -z, -ny-)
n.
Any of various enzymes that break down RNA. Also called RNase.
ribonuclease [ˌraɪbəʊˈnjuːkliːˌeɪs -ˌeɪz]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of RNA
[from ribonucle(ic acid) + -ase]
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Noun1.ribonuclease - a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid
ribonucleinase, RNase
transferase - any of various enzymes that move a chemical group from one compound to another compound
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