dehydrogenase
/diːˈhaɪdrədʒəneɪz/
noun
- An enzyme that helps remove hydrogen atoms from a molecule during chemical reactions in living cells.
- Alcohol dehydrogenase in the liver helps break down alcohol in the body.
- Scientists study dehydrogenase enzymes to understand how cells produce energy.
- A deficiency in certain dehydrogenase can cause metabolic disorders.