galactosidases

/ɡəˌlæktoʊˈsaɪdeɪzɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of galactosidase; multiple types or molecules of the enzyme that breaks down galactose-containing sugars.
    • Researchers have identified several galactosidases in bacteria and plants.
    • Different galactosidases work on various sugar molecules in the body.
    • The activity of galactosidases can be measured in laboratory tests.
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