: an enzyme (such as adenylate cyclase) that catalyzes cyclization of a compound
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebTadalafil from the Launch Sequence supplements in the recall can interact with nitroglycerin or guanylate cyclase inhibitors that some people might take regularly. Chris Smith, BGR, 5 July 2022
Word History
Etymology
cycl- + -ase
First Known Use
1946, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing cyclase
adenylate cyclase
adenyl cyclase
adenylate cyclase
adenyl cyclase
Medical Definition
cyclase
noun
cy·clase ˈsī-ˌklās, -ˌklāz
: an enzyme (as adenyl cyclase) that catalyzes cyclization of a compound