lipoxygenase
noun
- oxidoreductase enzyme class primarily found in plants
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /lɪˈpɑk.sɪd͡ʒ.əˌneɪs/ / /laɪˈpɑk.sɪd͡ʒ.əˌneɪs/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English lip- English oxygenase English lipoxygenase From lip- + oxygenase.
- Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids