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Noun: urease  'yûr-ee,eys or 'yûr-ee,eyz
  1. An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of urea into carbon dioxide and ammonia; is present in intestinal bacteria

Derived forms: ureases

Type of: enzyme

Encyclopedia: Urease