enzymology

[ en-zahy-mol-uh-jee, -zi- ]
/ ˌɛn zaɪˈmɒl ə dʒi, -zɪ- /

noun

the branch of biology that deals with the chemistry, biochemistry, and effects of enzymes.

Origin of enzymology

First recorded in 1895–1900; enzyme + -o- + -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM enzymology

en·zy·mol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby enzymology

enzygotic, enzymatic, enzyme, enzyme-inhibition theory of narcosis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, enzymology, enzymolysis, enzymopathy, eo, eo ipso, eo nomine

British Dictionary definitions for enzymology

enzymology
/ (ˌɛnzaɪˈmɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of science concerned with the study of enzymes

Derived forms of enzymology

enzymological (ˌɛnzaɪməˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective enzymologist, noun

Medical definitions for enzymology

enzymology
[ ĕn′zə-mŏl′ə-jē ]

n.

The branch of science that deals with the biochemical nature and activity of enzymes.