isoenzyme

i·so·en·zyme

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-soh-en-zahym]
- /ˌaɪ soʊˈɛn zaɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-soh-en-zahym]
- /ˌaɪ soʊˈɛn zaɪm/

Definitions of isoenzyme word

abbreviation ISOENZYME isozyme. 1
noun isoenzyme (enzyme) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the same reaction but have different structures and physical, biochemical and immunological properties. 1
noun isoenzyme an enzyme reacting the same as another enzyme but having a slightly different composition; isozyme 0
noun isoenzyme (biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the same reaction but have different structures and physical, biochemical and immunological properties. 0

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Origin of isoenzyme

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; iso- + enzyme

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Parts of speech for Isoenzyme

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isoenzyme popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

isoenzyme usage trend in Literature

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