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PROTEINASE Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word proteinase. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word proteinase. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PROTEINASE

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peptidase
nounn
noun

• any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis

protease
nounn
noun

• any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis

enzyme
nounn
noun

• any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions

proteolytic enzyme
nounn
noun

• any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis

Best Hypernyms For PROTEINASE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for proteinase, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
enzyme catalyst biomolecule
Phrases (1)
organic compound

Alternatives for PEPTIDASE

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