Acetylcholinesterase
- Pronunciation
- /ə-ˌsē-ˌtīl-ˌkō-lə-ˈnes-tə-ˌrās/
- Category
- Physiology
- Singular
- Acetylcholinesterase
- Plural
- Acetylcholinesterases
Definition
An enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the synaptic cleft.
Etymology
From acetylcholine and esterase.
Example
Acetylcholinesterase plays a crucial role in terminating the signal transmission between neurons.