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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

dehydrogenase

/dɪˌhɪdroʊˈdʒɛnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does dehydrogenase mean?

noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the removal of hydrogen from a substrate, often involved in the breakdown of organic molecules.

Example

"The dehydrogenase enzyme plays a crucial role in the metabolism of fatty acids in the liver."

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