telomerase

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
14
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/teˈlɑməɹeɪs/ (US)
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/teˈlɑməɹeɪs/ (US) · /teˈlɒməɹeɪz/ (UK)

Definition of telomerase

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that adds a specific sequence of DNA to the telomeres of chromosomes after they divide; gives the chromosomes stability over time.

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Etymology

From telomere + -ase.

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