English word tyrosinase comes from English -ase (Used to form the names of enzymes.), English tyrosine
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ase | English (eng) | Used to form the names of enzymes. |
| tyrosine | English (eng) | (amino acid) A nonessential amino acid C9H11NO3 found in most animal proteins, especially casein. |
| tyrosinase | English (eng) | An enzyme, similar to catechol oxidase, that catalyzes the production of phenolic pigments such as melanin. |