Meaning Of The Word Acetylcholinesterase

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acetylcholinesterase in American English
noun: an enzyme that hydrolyzes the neurotransmitter acetylcholine: its action is blocked by nerve gases and certain drugs

acetylcholinesterase in British English
noun: an enzyme in nerve cells that is responsible for the destruction of acetylcholine and thus for switching off excitation of the nerve

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