phospholipase
phospholipase — noun
1. any of a group of enzymes that break apart phospholipids, the fat-like molecules
1.名詞C2
釋義
any of a group of enzymes that break apart phospholipids, the fat-like molecules that form the outer layer of cells
例句
Dahlia added phospholipase to the cell culture and watched the membranes break down.
collocation: added phospholipase to [sample]
Snake venom often contains phospholipase, which rapidly destroys tissue after a bite.
context: venom + phospholipase for tissue damage
Dr. Walid studied how phospholipase A₂ triggers inflammation in human lung cells.
A blood test revealed unusually high phospholipase levels, pointing to pancreatic injury.
用法筆記
Always used in scientific or medical contexts. Often written with a subtype letter and number (e.g., phospholipase A₂, phospholipase C, phospholipase D), each with a different biological role.
常見錯誤
❌The doctor measured his lipase.' (when referring specifically to phospholipase).
✅The doctor measured his phospholipase levels.
💡lipase is a broader category; phospholipase refers only to enzymes that target phospholipids in cell membranes.