antizymic

/ˌæntɪˈzɪmɪk/ (an-ti-zim-ik)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or containing an antizyme, which is an enzyme inhibitor

“The antizymic properties of the compound were tested in a laboratory setting.”

2. noun

a substance that inhibits the activity of an enzyme

“The researcher isolated a new antizymic molecule with potential therapeutic applications.”

Synonyms

  • enzymatic
  • inhibitory

Antonyms

  • catalytic
  • enzymatic (in the context of enzyme activation)