Definition of Cholinesterase

1. Noun. An enzyme that hydrolyses acetylcholine (into choline and acetic acid).

Generic synonyms: Enzyme

Definition of Cholinesterase

1. Noun. (enzyme) An enzyme, in muscles, nerves etc, that catalyzes the hydrolysis of acetylcholine ¹

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Definition of Cholinesterase

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Cholinesterase

1. An enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine tostop its action. (22 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cholinesterase

cholinergic agent
cholinergic agents
cholinergic agonists
cholinergic antagonists
cholinergic blockade
cholinergic fibres
cholinergic medication
cholinergic neuron
cholinergic parasympathomimetic agent
cholinergic receptors
cholinergic system
cholinergic urticaria
cholinergically
cholines
cholinester
cholinesterase (current term)
cholinesterase inhibitor
cholinesterase reactivator
cholinesterase reactivators
cholinesterases
cholinoceptive
cholinolytic
cholinomimetic
cholinomimetics
cholinoreactive
cholinoreceptors
cholis
cholistine sulphomethate sodium
cholla
chollas

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