phosphatase

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.

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[phosphat(e) + -ase.]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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