English word autophosphatase comes from English phosphatase, English auto-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| phosphatase | English (eng) | (enzyme) Any of several enzymes that hydrolyze phosphate esters, and are important in the metabolism of carbohydrates, nucleotides and phospholipids, and in the formation of bone. |
| auto- | English (eng) | (from automatic) automatic. (from automobile) relating to cars or the driving of cars. Regarding oneself. |
| autophosphatase | English (eng) | (enzyme, noun adjunct) A phosphatase that dephosphorylates itself. |