telomerase

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /teˈlɑməɹeɪs/
• (British) IPA: /teˈlɒməɹeɪz/

Noun

telomerase (plural telomerases)

1. (enzyme, genetics) An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that adds a specific sequence of DNA to the telomeres of chromosomes after they divide; gives the chromosomes stability over time.

Translations

• Spanish: telomerasa

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