histozyme

/hɪstoʊzaɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical enzyme or protein involved in the process of histolysis, or the breakdown of tissue.

“The researchers discovered a histozyme responsible for the degradation of collagen in the animal’s connective tissue.”

Synonyms

  • degradative enzyme
  • tissue breakdown enzyme

Antonyms

  • anabolic enzyme
  • tissue growth enzyme