dehydrogenase

noun

de·​hy·​dro·​ge·​nase ˌdē-(ˌ)hī-ˈdrä-jə-ˌnās 

(ˌ)dē-ˈhī-drə-jə-,

-ˌnāz

: an enzyme that accelerates the removal of hydrogen from metabolites and its transfer to other substances compare succinate dehydrogenase

Examples of dehydrogenase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde. —John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024

Similarly, researchers are eagerly watching the development of drugs that target the metabolic enzymes isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) or 2 (IDH2), which are mutated in AML and gliomas. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2024

An Expert Weighs In She further explains that some people may also be missing alcohol dehydrogenase, a key enzyme that helps the body break down alcohol. —Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024

Their bodies have lower amounts of alcohol dehydrogenases, an enzyme needed to break down alcohol. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dehydrogenase

• glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
• lactate dehydrogenase
• succinate dehydrogenase

Kids Definition

dehydrogenase

noun

de·​hy·​dro·​ge·​nase ˌdē-(ˌ)hī-ˈdräj-ə-ˌnās 

(ˈ)dē-ˈhī-drə-jə-

: an enzyme that speeds up the removal and transfer of hydrogen

Medical Definition

dehydrogenase

noun

de·​hy·​dro·​ge·​nase ˌdē-(ˌ)hī-ˈdräj-ə-ˌnās  (ˈ)dē-ˈhī-drə-jə- 

-ˌnāz

: an enzyme that accelerates the removal of hydrogen from metabolites and its transfer to other substances see alcohol dehydrogenase, succinate dehydrogenase