telomerase

te·lom·er·ase

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuh-lom-uh-reys, ‐reyz]
- /təˈlɒm əˌreɪs, ‐ˌreɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuh-lom-uh-reys, ‐reyz]
- /təˈlɒm əˌreɪs, ‐ˌreɪz/

Definitions of telomerase word

noun telomerase an enzyme, active chiefly in tumors and reproductive cells, that causes telomeres to lengthen: facilitates cell division and may account for the immortality of cancer cells. 1
noun telomerase an enzyme that is involved in the formation and repair of telomeres, so that chromosomes are not shortened during cell division 0
noun telomerase an enzyme found in cancer cells that protects or repairs the cells' telomeres, allowing the cells to reproduce indefinitely: used in medical research to extend the life of noncancerous cells 0

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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