superoxide dismutase meaning
UK US /ˌsupəˈrɑksaɪd ˌdɪsmjuˈteɪz/ 7 syllables
superoxide dismutase (noun): an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen.
Definition of superoxide dismutase
- an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen
- oxygen free radicals are normally removed in our bodies by the superoxide dismutase enzymes
Synonyms: SOD
Type of: enzyme
How to pronounce superoxide dismutase
superoxide dismutase is pronounced /ˌsupəˈrɑksaɪd ˌdɪsmjuˈteɪz/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.
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