Meaning Of The Word Telomerase

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telomerase in American English
an enzyme found in cancer cells that protects or repairs the cells' telomeres, allowing the cells to reproduce indefinitely: used in medical research to extend the life of noncancerous cells
noun: an enzyme, active chiefly in tumors and reproductive cells, that causes telomeres to lengthen: facilitates cell division and may account for the immortality of cancer cells

telomerase in British English
noun: an enzyme that is involved in the formation and repair of telomeres, so that chromosomes are not shortened during cell division

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