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Definition of Dismutase
1. Noun. (enzyme) Any of several enzymes that catalyze dismutation reactions ¹
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Medical Definition of Dismutase
1. Generic name for enzymes catalyzing the reaction of two identical molecules to produce two molecules in differing states of oxidation (e.g., superoxide dismutase) or of phosphorylation (e.g., glucose 1-phosphate phosphodismutase). (05 Mar 2000)