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Definition of Oxidase
1. Noun. Any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation.
Definition of Oxidase
1. Noun. (enzyme) Any of many enzymes which catalyze oxidation reactions, especially ones using molecular oxygen. ¹
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Definition of Oxidase
1. an oxidizing enzyme [n -S] : OXIDASIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Oxidase
1. Classically, one of a group of enzymes, now termed oxidoreductases (EC class 1), that bring about oxidation by the addition of oxygen to a metabolite or by the removal of hydrogen or of one or more electrons. Oxidase is now used for those cases in which O2 acts as an acceptor (of H or of electrons); those removing hydrogen are now termed dehydrogenases. For individual oxidases, see the specific names. Direct oxidase, originally, an oxidase catalyzing the transfer of O2 directly to other bodies; now termed oxygenase. Indirect oxidase, originally, an oxidase that acts by reducing a peroxide; now termed peroxidase. Terminal oxidase, the last protein in the electron transport, respiratory chain. In mammals this is cytochrome c oxidase. (05 Mar 2000)
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