acetylcholinesterase
20 letters|/əˌsiːtəlˌkoʊlɪˈnɛstəreɪz/
extrememedical
Meaning
An enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, at nerve synapses.
Etymology
acetyl- (chemical group) + choline (compound) + esterase (enzyme that breaks down esters).
Usage
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Pronunciation
/əˌsiːtəlˌkoʊlɪˈnɛstəreɪz/
Tags
medicalbiochemistryneurology