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- [tuh-lom-uh-reys, ‐reyz]
- /təˈlɒm əˌreɪs, ‐ˌreɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tuh-lom-uh-reys, ‐reyz]
- /təˈlɒm əˌreɪs, ‐ˌreɪz/
Definitions of telomerase word
- noun telomerase an enzyme, active chiefly in tumors and reproductive cells, that causes telomeres to lengthen: facilitates cell division and may account for the immortality of cancer cells. 1
- noun telomerase an enzyme that is involved in the formation and repair of telomeres, so that chromosomes are not shortened during cell division 0
- noun telomerase an enzyme found in cancer cells that protects or repairs the cells' telomeres, allowing the cells to reproduce indefinitely: used in medical research to extend the life of noncancerous cells 0
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Parts of speech for Telomerase
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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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