: any of a class of enzymes that accelerate the synthesis of acetic acid esters (as acetylcholine)

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“Acetylase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acetylase. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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