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Vinony

cholinesterase

noun

  1. esterase that lyses choline-based esters, several of which serve as neurotransmitters
  2. protein
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From choline + esterase.

  1. An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of choline-based esters (acetylcholine or butyrylcholine).

    “The little tablets she has to take inhibit cholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.”