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Definition of: ectoenzyme

(ek′tō·enzīm, -zim) noun Biochem.
An enzyme which functions outside of the cell and acts directly upon the surrounding blood or tissue: opposed to endoenzyme, and often spelled exoenzyme. Also ecto·en′zym (-zim).

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