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ホスファターゼ

also: フォスファターゼ

Meanings

1

noun

phosphatase

Biochemical term for an enzyme that removes phosphate groups from molecules. Used in medical and biological contexts.

アルカリホスファターゼの値あたいが高たかい。
The alkaline phosphatase level is high.

Written forms

ホスファターゼUsage56%
Common katakana spelling for the enzyme; derived from English 'phosphatase'.
フォスファターゼUsage44%
Alternate katakana spelling reflecting a different English pronunciation; less common but still encountered.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'phosphatase', itself from 'phosphate' + '-ase' (enzyme suffix).