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acid phosphatase

noun

Definition of ACID PHOSPHATASE

:  a phosphatase (as the phosphomonoesterase from the prostate gland) optimally active in acid medium
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First Known Use of ACID PHOSPHATASE

1949
Medical Dictionary

acid phosphatase

noun

Medical Definition of ACID PHOSPHATASE

:  a phosphatase (as the phosphomonoesterase from the prostate gland) optimally active in acid medium

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