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enzymology
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en·zy·mol·o·gy  (nz-ml-j)
n.
The branch of science that deals with the biochemical nature and activity of enzymes.
enzy·molo·gist n.
enzymology [ˌɛnzaɪˈmɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the branch of science concerned with the study of enzymes
enzymological  [ˌɛnzaɪməˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
enzymologist  n
enzymology
the branch of biochemistry that studies enzym es. Also called zymology. — enzymologist, n.
See also: Fermentation
the branch of biology that studies fermentation and enzymes. Also called zymology. — enzymologist, n. — enzymologie, enzymological, adj.
See also: Biology
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Noun1.enzymology - the branch of biochemistry dealing with the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes
biochemistry - the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry


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