English word cystathionase comes from English -ase (Used to form the names of enzymes.), English cystathionine
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ase | English (eng) | Used to form the names of enzymes. |
| cystathionine | English (eng) | (biochemistry) An intermediate, 2-amino-4-(2-amino-2-carboxy-ethyl) thio-butanoic acid, in the biosynthesis of cysteine. |
| cystathionase | English (eng) | (enzyme) An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of cystathionine into cysteine. |