Pronunciation: /əˌsiːtəlˌkoʊlɪˈnɛstəˌreɪs/
noun a type of enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the nervous system
A1 Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine.
A2 Students in the biology class learned about the function of acetylcholinesterase.
B1 Researchers are studying the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase in neurodegenerative diseases.
B2 The drug works by blocking the activity of acetylcholinesterase.
C1 The complex mechanism of acetylcholinesterase regulation is still being investigated.
C2 Understanding the role of acetylcholinesterase in synaptic transmission is crucial for developing new treatments.
formal Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the nervous system.
informal They say acetylcholinesterase is like the clean-up crew for acetylcholine in your brain.
slang Acetylcholinesterase is like the garbage disposal for acetylcholine in your body.
figurative Think of acetylcholinesterase as the janitor that sweeps away excess acetylcholine in your system.
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